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9.11.26
Wilson Sonsini Secures HKIAC Arbitration Final Award for Clients
On September 8, 2026, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) issued a final award (the Final Award) in a dispute between Leed Education Holding Limited, National Education Holding Limited, and Hyde Education Holding Limited (collectively, the Claimants) and Minsheng Vocational Education Company Limited (the Respondent), a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Minsheng Education Group Company Limited (Minsheng Education). Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati acts for the Claimants in the arbitration.
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9.08.26
The Intersection of Law, Technology, and Business Risk
What happens when data privacy, AI, law, and risk management collide? In this episode of BDO's Legal Tech Talk, Daniel Gold and Eric Derk talk with Tamara Lemmon of Wilson Sonsini to explore why proactive planning is becoming one of the most important competitive advantages in legal and compliance teams.
News Articles
8.27.26
Wilson Sonsini Named Runner-Up by AmLaw Litigation Daily for WuXi AppTec
Wilson Sonsini was named a runner-up by AmLaw Litigation Daily for its representation of pharmaceutical manufacturer WuXi AppTec (WXAT) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The case challenged the Department of Defense/War’s designation of WXAT as a “Chinese Military Company” under Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act. The team obtained a preliminary injunction blocking DoD from enforcing the designation after the court found that WXAT was likely to establish that each of the government’s three substantive grounds for the designation was arbitrary and capricious. The case involved national security, U.S.-China relations, and the BIOSECURE Act. To date, no other company named on DoD’s 1260H list has obtained similar relief.
News Articles
8.25.26
Natalie Morgan Named Among SDBJ’s "Women of Influence in Law"
On August 24, 2026, Wilson Sonsini partner Natalie Morgan was recognized in the San Diego Business Journal’s 2026 special edition of “Women of Influence in Law,” honoring women trailblazers in the legal field in the San Diego region.
News Articles
8.20.26
Ariel Green Anaba Named to Daily Journal's 2026 "Top 40 Under 40"
Wilson Sonsini litigation partner Ariel Green Anaba has been named to Daily Journal's 2026 "Top 40 Under 40," recognizing California's leading litigators under age 40.
News Articles
8.14.26
The American Lawyer Names Ariel Green Anaba 2026 “Young Lawyer of the Year” Finalist
On August 13, 2026, Wilson Sonsini litigation partner Ariel Green Anaba was recognized as a “Young Lawyer of the Year (Litigation)” finalist for The American Lawyer Industry Awards. The category honors young lawyers who have shown exceptional work in their litigation practice in the last two years. The annual awards aim to highlight outstanding achievements and contributions made by individuals, law firms, and legal departments across various practice areas and specialties.
Client Highlights
8.11.26
California Supreme Court Expands Access to Electronic Court Recording in Wilson Sonsini Litigation
On August 10, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Court, No. S288176, expanding access to electronic recording of trial court hearings when no court reporter is available. The court’s opinion recognized that a verbatim record of court proceedings can be essential to access to justice and that electronic recording represents an effective technology for meeting that need, particularly for indigent parties who cannot afford to hire a court reporter. The decision further expands upon access to electronic recording provided in general orders enacted by trial courts around the state.
Bylined Articles
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.
News Articles
8.10.26
Jess Krannich Named Among 2026 "Utah Legal Elite"
On August 10, 2026, Wilson Sonsini litigation partner Jess Krannich was named to Utah Business's 2026 "Legal Elite". The recognition spotlights Utah's most outstanding attorneys as exceptional advocates, trusted advisors, and dedicated community leaders, honoring their legal acumen, integrity, and contributions inside and outside the courtroom. Jess was recognized for leading high-stakes litigation matters for emerging technology companies, work that "often present[s] existential challenges" and often involves competition law.
Alerts
8.07.26
Ninth Circuit Addresses CFAA and Agentic AI Tools in Groundbreaking Decision
On August 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a groundbreaking decision in Amazon.com Services, LLC v. Perplexity AI, addressing the legal status of so-called “agentic AI” tools, which help users expedite various online tasks, including buying goods and services. The Ninth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that had barred the AI company Perplexity from enabling users of its Comet Browser’s AI assistant feature to access the Amazon Store. In so doing, it became the first circuit to weigh in on the intersection between agentic AI and federal laws—specifically the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), which prohibits unauthorized access to protected computer systems.