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6.04.26
Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
The 2026 Chambers USA guide has recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a leading law firm in 44 geography-specific practice categories and named 87 Wilson Sonsini attorneys among the best in their fields. This year, the firm received four new practice area rankings, including in the nationwide National Security and Capital Markets: Convertible Debt categories, and three improved practice area rankings.
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3.30.26
Firm Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon’s “500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management” Guide
On March 25, 2026, Wilson Sonsini’s Moe Fodeman, Caz Hashemi, and Tarek Helou were named to the second edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management” guide, which highlights advisors who have been at the forefront of crisis management across industries.
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12.15.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Quantum Computing on $110 Million Acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor
On December 15, 2025, Quantum Computing (QCi), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Luminar Semiconductor (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million, subject to customary adjustments. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising QCi on the transaction
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12.11.25
Daily Journal Names Caz Hashemi Among 2025 Top White Collar Lawyers
On December 10, 2025, for the fifth consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini's Caz Hashemi was named to Daily Journal's "Top White Collar Lawyers," an annual list honoring the top performing attorneys specializing in white-collar defense. Caz began his career as an enforcement attorney at the SEC and that experience drew him to the defense side of the practice and the broader intersection of law, business, and technology. During his career, he has represented numerous companies, boards, and special committees in government and internal investigations, as well as related litigation.
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12.11.25
Wilson Sonsini Recognized Among Leading Law Firms in 2025 GIR 100
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has been named among the leading global law firms in Global Investigations Review’s 2025 GIR 100 guide, profiling the best firms for companies and executives to call on during high-stakes corporate investigations. GIR’s research and editorial teams selected the top 100 firms handling multilayered and intricate investigations based on rigorous market research, data, submissions, and insights. The result is an in-depth survey of the best-performing investigations practices, specialist white-collar defense firms, and consulting businesses in the world.
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10.31.25
Caz Hashemi Named Among Securities Docket's 2025 Enforcement Elite
On October 30, 2025, Securities Docket named Wilson Sonsini litigation partner Caz Hashemi to its Enforcement Elite, a list of the best securities enforcement defense lawyers in the industry. The honorees hail from the top law firms in the world and have been key players in some of the most significant SEC enforcement matters over the past few decades.
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9.19.25
SEC Issues Policy Statement Clarifying View on Mandatory Arbitration Provisions
On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) approved a Policy Statement clarifying the SEC’s position on accelerating the effective date of registration statements for the offer and sale of securities under the Securities Act filed by companies that have mandatory arbitration provisions in their governing documents. The Policy Statement represents a significant development in the SEC’s approach to filings by companies with mandatory arbitration provisions applicable to claims under the federal securities laws—and potentially other governance claims as well. The Policy Statement also comes at a time of growing debate over the proper role of stockholder litigation as a policy matter and the optimal approach to such matters under state corporate law.
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9.05.25
2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Recognizes Wilson Sonsini Attorneys
On September 5, 2025, Lawdragon named 32 Wilson Sonsini attorneys to its 2026 edition of Leading Litigators in America. The lawyers featured in the guide represent the best litigators in the U.S. in antitrust, intellectual property, white collar and investigations, securities and corporate governance litigation, and a vast array of class actions, product liability, and other complex civil litigation.
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6.13.25
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management Guide
On June 13, 2025, Lawdragon announced the honorees to its inaugural edition of The Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management guide, which highlights individuals who have been at the forefront of crisis management across industries. Wilson Sonsini’s Moe Fodeman, Caz Hashemi, and Tarek Helou have been named to this year’s guide.
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6.05.25
2025 Chambers USA Guide Recognizes Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys
The 2025 Chambers USA guide has recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a leading law firm in 39 geography-specific practice categories and named 86 Wilson Sonsini attorneys among the best in their fields. This year, the firm received three new practice area rankings, including in the Artificial Intelligence category, and four improved practice area rankings.
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4.24.25
Wilson Sonsini Represents Autodesk in Cooperation Agreement with Starboard
On April 24, 2025, Autodesk, Inc. announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Starboard Value LP that includes the appointment of two independent directors, Jeff Epstein and Christie Simons, to Autodesk’s board of directors. Autodesk and Starboard have entered into an Information Sharing and Discussion Agreement to facilitate ongoing collaboration toward the goal of driving sustainable value creation for all shareholders. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has represented Autodesk for decades and advised the company on the cooperation agreement.
In addition to the board appointments, as part of the cooperation agreement, Starboard will withdraw its director nominees and has agreed to customary standstill, voting, and other provisions. The full agreement will be filed as an exhibit to a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising Autodesk was led by corporate partner Richard Blake and shareholder engagement and activism partner Sebastian Alsheimer. Though this was an activism situation, a cross-disciplinary Wilson Sonsini team that included litigation partner Caz Hashemi and Delaware governance litigation partner Brad Sorrels was highly involved in advising Autodesk on the matter.
In addition to the board appointments, as part of the cooperation agreement, Starboard will withdraw its director nominees and has agreed to customary standstill, voting, and other provisions. The full agreement will be filed as an exhibit to a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Wilson Sonsini team advising Autodesk was led by corporate partner Richard Blake and shareholder engagement and activism partner Sebastian Alsheimer. Though this was an activism situation, a cross-disciplinary Wilson Sonsini team that included litigation partner Caz Hashemi and Delaware governance litigation partner Brad Sorrels was highly involved in advising Autodesk on the matter.
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1.21.25
Wilson Sonsini Honored Among Leading Law Firms in 2024 GIR 100
On November 15, 2024, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati was named among the leading global law firms in Global Investigations Review’s 2024 GIR 100 guide, profiling the best firms for companies and executives to call on during high-stakes cross-border corporate investigations. GIR’s editorial team selected the top 100 firms handling complex and sophisticated investigations based on extensive market research, submissions, and references. The result is an in-depth survey of the best-performing investigations practices, specialist white-collar defense firms, and consulting businesses in the world.