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9.14.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA 2027
On September 9, 2026, nine Wilson Sonsini attorneys were named to the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA guide for 2027. The guide lists some of the U.S.'s foremost lawyers and experts in their respective fields. The following firm attorneys have been recognized in the guide:
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8.17.26
Firm Advises Gravis Robotics on $200 Million Series A
On August 17, 2026, Gravis Robotics, a company retrofitting construction machines with autonomous technology, announced their Series A financing, with SoftBank investing $200 million in the company. The funding is the largest Series A in construction robotics history and will be used to scale autonomous machinery, bringing physical artificial intelligence (AI) directly to construction sites and embedding autonomous systems into heavy machinery fleets. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Gravis on the transaction.
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8.14.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to Lexology Index: Intellectual Property 2026
On August 11, 2026, three Wilson Sonsini attorneys were named to the Lexology Index: Intellectual Property guide for 2026. The guide ranks leading patents, trademarks, and copyright lawyers around the world. James Yoon has been ranked as "Highly Recommended" for Patents. Aaron Hendelman and Alyssa Worsham have been ranked as "Highly Recommended" for Trademarks.
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8.11.26
Designing Persuasion: How Design Thinking and AI Can Transform Trial Advocacy
The American Bar Association's Litigation Section recently featured "Designing Persuasion: How Design Thinking and AI Can Transform Trial Advocacy," an article by Wilson Sonsini litigation partner James Yoon. In the article, James argues that generative AI, when paired with the “Design Thinking” framework, transforms trial preparation from an intuition-driven craft into a repeatable, testable discipline. After depicting a scene of AI-generated jurors testing competing opening statements in an evening, James walks through the phases of the Design Thinking process and shows how AI makes each phase practical at scale. His central claim is that AI amplifies the qualities that make great trial lawyers great and encourages humility in the preparation process as every draft can be treated as a prototype rather than a final product.
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6.18.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide
On June 18, 2026, Lawdragon published the 2026 edition of its 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers guide, recognizing the leading attorneys that are protecting innovation, defending brand integrity, and leveraging the assets at the heart of their clients' businesses. Wilson Sonsini partners Wendy Devine, Jordan Jaffe, David Kramer, and James Yoon have been named to the 2026 guide.
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9.30.25
A Strategic Guide to Patent Monetization
James Yoon, a partner and leader in Wilson Sonsini’s patent trial and litigation practice, authored an article for IAM Media titled “A Strategic Guide to Patent Monetization.”
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9.23.25
Six Secrets to Using Gen AI as Your Mock Courtroom
The American Bar Association's Litigation Section recently published "Six Secrets to Using Gen AI as Your Mock Courtroom," authored by Wilson Sonsini litigation partner James Yoon. The article discusses the ever-evolving Generative AI and its uses within the courtroom. Generative AI offers the ability to simulate oral argument, anticipate judicial concerns, and sharpen advocacy – an extremely helpful tool when preparing for courtroom advocacy. This article also explores various ways Generative AI can strengthen oral advocacy, such as identifying judicial concerns and spotting critiques in your argument, and six guardrails to have in place when using AI. Generative AI will not be replacing the trial lawyer but would be a powerful courtroom ally to utilize.
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6.25.25
James Yoon Honored Among Bloomberg Law’s 2025 “Unrivaled” Litigators
On June 25, 2025, Wilson Sonsini litigation partner James Yoon was named to Bloomberg Law’s inaugural Unrivaled list, an award spotlighting 32 exceptional trial lawyers who are setting the standard for high-stakes litigation and impactful settlements. The honorees were selected through a rigorous review conducted by Bloomberg Law's editors and litigation analysts.
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5.30.25
Wilson Sonsini, Attorneys Honored in 2025 IAM Patent 1000
On May 29, 2025, IAM 1000 recognized Wilson Sonsini in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000. The guide honored the firm with three firm rankings and six Wilson Sonsini attorneys received individual recommendations in the rankings.
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5.28.25
Lawdragon Names Firm Attorneys to Inaugural 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers List
On May 23, 2025, Lawdragon introduced its inaugural edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers, recognizing the leading attorneys that are working with entrepreneurs to nurture patent portfolios, monetize and license them, protect trade secrets, and engage in the highest profile litigation over technology, trademarks, and more. Wilson Sonsini partners Wendy Devine, Jordan Jaffe, David Kramer, and James Yoon have been named to this year's guide.
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4.24.25
Wilson Sonsini, Attorneys Recognized in Multiple Categories for The Recorder's 2025 CA Legal Awards
On April 24, 2025, The Recorder revealed the winners and finalists of its annual California Legal Awards, honoring the contributions of attorneys and companies leading technology, innovation, and the legal profession. Wilson Sonsini has been recognized as a finalist in the following categories: