On May 19, 2025, Wilson Sonsini partner Lori Westin was named among the 2025 “Asian Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence” in a special supplement by the San Diego Business Journal. The publication recognizes these industry leaders for their contributions and commitments to the legal industry and their communities.

A partner in the firm’s San Diego office, Lori leverages her scientific expertise in her intellectual property practice, providing strategic patent advice to innovative life sciences companies. The accompanying profile showcases Lori’s recognition as one of the top 50 women practitioners (based on appearances) before the USPTO and highlights her tireless commitment as a mentor to lawyers of color within the firm. Notably, Lori’s recent achievements include successfully representing Impossible Foods in a first-of-its-kind foodtech patent infringement suit.

Click here to view Lori’s full profile and the complete list of “API Leaders of Influence 2025.”