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Bob Latta
Partner Emeritus
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  • Veteran Corporate Attorney

    Bob's practice covered a broad range of general corporate and transactional matters, and was with the firm from 1979 to 2024.

  • Diverse Industries Experience

    Bob worked with private and public companies in various industries, including computer software, internet, e-commerce, storage, semiconductor, and clean tech.

Bob Latta joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in 1979 and retired as Senior Of Counsel in 2024. During his time at Wilson Sonsini, Bob served on the firm's Executive, Policy, Compensation, and WS Investment committees.

Bob's practice covered a broad range of general corporate and transactional matters, including company formations, venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. He represented private and public companies across many industries, including computer software, Internet, e-commerce, storage, semiconductor, and clean technology.

Bob regularly advised entrepreneurs on the formation of their companies, equity issuances, and negotiations with angel investors and venture capital investors. He advised private and public companies and their management on a broad range of corporate matters, including governance responsibilities, employment matters, equity incentive plans and arrangements, intellectual property issues, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Experience

Bob Latta joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in 1979 and retired as Senior Of Counsel in 2024. During his time at Wilson Sonsini, Bob served on the firm's Executive, Policy, Compensation, and WS Investment committees.

Bob's practice covered a broad range of general corporate and transactional matters, including company formations, venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. He represented private and public companies across many industries, including computer software, Internet, e-commerce, storage, semiconductor, and clean technology.

Bob regularly advised entrepreneurs on the formation of their companies, equity issuances, and negotiations with angel investors and venture capital investors. He advised private and public companies and their management on a broad range of corporate matters, including governance responsibilities, employment matters, equity incentive plans and arrangements, intellectual property issues, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Education
  • J.D., Stanford Law School, 1979
  • B.A., Stanford University, 1976Phi Beta Kappa
Associations and Memberships
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Director, Western Alliance Bancorporation
  • Director, Churchill Club
Honors
  • Named in the 2007-2017 editions of Northern California Super Lawyers
  • Named in the 2007-2015 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Selected for inclusion in the 2006-2018 editions of Best Lawyers in America
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., Stanford Law School, 1979
  • B.A., Stanford University, 1976Phi Beta Kappa
Associations and Memberships
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Director, Western Alliance Bancorporation
  • Director, Churchill Club
Honors
  • Named in the 2007-2017 editions of Northern California Super Lawyers
  • Named in the 2007-2015 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Selected for inclusion in the 2006-2018 editions of Best Lawyers in America
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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