Amanda N. Urquiza

Amanda N. Urquiza

Partner

An Expert in Company Representation

Amanda focuses on public and private company representation and is a trusted advisor to management teams and boards on a wide range of issues. She routinely advises on public company readiness and public offerings.
A Thought Leader on Corporate Governance

Amanda is a frequent speaker and author on corporate and securities law, including emerging and complex corporate governance matters.

Amanda Urquiza is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she practices corporate and securities law. Amanda has extensive experience advising management teams and boards. Her practice includes all aspects of company representation, including corporate governance, SEC compliance, 1934 Act issues, venture capital financings, public offerings, private placements, and mergers and acquisitions. She brings a nuanced perspective to her practice, driven by her broad range of experience, including time spent in-house and practicing internationally.

Amanda is a leader in corporate governance and spearheads Wilson Sonsini’s cross-practice advisory work on sustainability. She is also active in Wilson Sonsini’s pro bono and diversity and inclusion efforts.

Experience

Education

J.D., UC Berkeley School of LawMember, California Law Review
B.A., Political Economy of Industrial Societies, University of California, Berkeley

Honors

Named to the 2018 edition of the "Rising Stars" list published by Northern California Super Lawyers

Admissions

State Bar of California

Credentials

Education

J.D., UC Berkeley School of LawMember, California Law Review
B.A., Political Economy of Industrial Societies, University of California, Berkeley

Honors

Named to the 2018 edition of the "Rising Stars" list published by Northern California Super Lawyers

Admissions

State Bar of California

Select Speaking Engagements

Panelist, "What You Can be Doing Today to Anticipate the ESG Guidelines of Tomorrow," TechGC Public Company GC Summit, August 24, 2022

Insights

Select Speaking Engagements

Panelist, "What You Can be Doing Today to Anticipate the ESG Guidelines of Tomorrow," TechGC Public Company GC Summit, August 24, 2022

Recent Insights

Client Highlights

On May 28, 2026, Asana, Inc., the operating system for human-agent teams, announced that it has completed the acquisition of StackAI, a no-code AI workflow platform that enables companies to design, test, deploy, and govern custom AI agents and intelligent automation of business-critical workflows. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Asana on the transaction.

The StackAI platform connects workflows, data, and actions across enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and ITSM to automate operational processes like customer support, IT service requests, compliance workflows, and broader cross-functional business operations. Based in San Francisco, the company has built an impressive track record with customers across financial services, healthcare, and professional services—industries that demand the highest security, reliability, and enterprise-grade governance. Bringing StackAI and Asana together pairs cross-system execution with the platform where teams already plan and run their work alongside the context, ownership, and history of every project.

The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Asana on the transaction was led by Rich Mullen and Kaleigh Hawkins-Schulz and also included:

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Client Highlights

On May 4, 2026, Lattice Semiconductor announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with THL Partners to acquire AMI, a leader in platform firmware and infrastructure manageability for cloud and AI. The planned acquisition advances Lattice Semiconductor’s strategy to expand its position in server, AI, and cloud applications spanning hardware, security, manageability, and control. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Lattice Semiconductor on the transaction.

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Recent Events

Affiliated Programs

Wilson Sonsini is excited to sponsor the 2025 L Suite Deputy GC Offsite, three days of connections and insights for senior in-house legal professionals. Partner Melissa Rick will discuss "The Deputy GC’s Role in Times of Uncertainty” and partner Amanda Urquiza will co-lead the discussion "Regulatory Horizons: Navigating Compliance and Disclosure as a Public Company."

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WSGR Events

Under the new administration, several shifts in E&S have impacted public companies across a number of different practice areas. In light of these developments, companies are taking a wide array of approaches to disclosure, shareholder engagement, employment practices, antitrust considerations and litigation preparation. Join our leading experts in a three-part webinar series that will provide helpful updates on the state of ESG and practical types for navigating an shifting landscape.

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