On June 8, 2026, Wilson Sonsini partners Nellie Brutocao and Ben Capps were honored among San Diego Business Journal’s “40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40.” The special supplement recognizes young professionals for their achievements and community involvement in the region.

Nellie Brutocao advises companies reshaping modern medicine, from emerging biotech companies building foundational partnerships to global biotechs executing billion-dollar transactions. Nellie focuses her technology transactions practice on the life sciences sector, where she helps private and public companies on strategic transactions and operational arrangements across all stages of growth.

Ben Capps represents some of the most innovative public and private life sciences companies in California and beyond. Ben focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, assisting companies at all stages of development on corporate governance and transactional matters.

Click here to view the complete list of San Diego Business Journal’s “40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40.”