Caz Hashemi is head of Wilson Sonsini’s litigation department and a member of the firm’s board of directors. He is nationally recognized as one of the top litigators in the country, regularly representing clients in both high-stakes securities litigation and government investigation matters. Caz is ranked by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for both securities litigation and government investigations—a unique distinction that gives him a rare perspective as he works to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients. According to Chambers, sources describe him as follows:

• “Extremely thoughtful and strategic, and he has a real knack for understanding the dynamics with disparate stakeholders and gaining the trust and confidence of board committees and corporate leaders as his clients. He has impeccable judgment, he sees around the corners, and he is a fierce and effective advocate.”
• “Very, very articulate and good at understanding the strategy of a particular case or point of law.”
• “Has deep experience and connections and provides calm, reassuring guidance on litigation.”
• “Has a keen ability to focus on the heart of the [matter] and steer clients through complex matters.”
• “Held in particularly high regard for his abilities in handling investigations and enforcement actions brought by the SEC, as well as advising on defending securities litigation claims brought by investors.”
• “I don't know of many lawyers who have handled as many matters in front of the SEC and done it so well. He is incredibly determined, very smart and very forceful.”

In addition, Caz was named as one of the best securities enforcement defense attorneys in the country by The Securities Docket, recognized among the 2024 and 2025 “Enforcement Elite” and 2020 “Enforcement 40.” The Daily Journal recognized Caz as one of California’s “Top White Collar Lawyers” in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. He also has been named as one of the nation’s 500 leading litigators and as one of the top 500 global leaders in crisis management by Lawdragon.

Clients turn to Caz for his proactive approach and strategic direction. He has substantial expertise advising clients on the most complex and sensitive issues, including whistleblower allegations, financial restatements, accounting and disclosure items, cybersecurity breaches, artificial intelligence matters, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, and insider trading.

Audit committees and special committees often call upon Caz to conduct internal investigations. Prior to joining the firm, Caz served as an enforcement attorney with the SEC's Division of Enforcement.

Select Public Representations

• Netflix and its executives in a securities class action lawsuit; the district court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss
• Gen Digital (formerly Symantec Corporation) in numerous shareholder lawsuits and a publicly reported SEC investigation; lawsuits were favorably resolved, and the SEC investigation closed with no enforcement action
• HDFC Bank and its executives in a securities class action lawsuit; the district court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss
• Align Technology and its executives in a securities class action lawsuit in a case of first impression; the district court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss, and the Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal
• Inogen and its executives in a securities class action lawsuit; the district court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss
• Seagate Technology in a securities class action lawsuit pending in the Northern District of California
• Autodesk in a securities class action lawsuit pending in the Northern District of California
• Upstart Networks in a securities class action lawsuit pending in the Southern District of Ohio
• Infosys in a class action lawsuit pending in the Northern District of Georgia
• Flux Power Holdings in a securities class action pending in the Southern District of California
• The former Chief Communications Officer of eBay in a lawsuit pending in the District of Massachusetts
• Certain former directors of NewAge in a lawsuit pending in Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
• Netflix in a publicly reported SEC investigation of first impression related to the application of Regulation FD and the use of social media; SEC closed investigation with no enforcement action filed
• Lyft in a publicly reported SEC investigation related to public disclosures; matter was favorably resolved
• The Special Committee of Hyzon Motors in a publicly reported internal investigation
• Cloopen in a publicly reported SEC investigation related to alleged financial fraud; matter was resolved with no financial penalty due to the SEC’s recognition of the company’s cooperation
• The former CFO of Walgreens in a securities class action lawsuit and a publicly reported SEC investigation; both matters favorably resolved
• BIT Mining in its publicly reported resolution with the DOJ and SEC regarding FCPA violations; both matters favorably resolved
• Polycom in its publicly reported resolution with the DOJ and SEC regarding FCPA violations; both matters favorably resolved
• Certain former officers of Katerra in a lawsuit filed in the District of Delaware; case settled on favorable terms

Select Non-Public Representations

• Lead counsel for a public technology company in a pending SEC investigation related to public disclosures concerning AI capabilities and related items
• Lead counsel for a public company in a pending SEC investigation related to potential revenue recognition issues
• Lead counsel for a public company in a pending SEC investigation related to non-GAAP reporting disclosures
• Lead counsel for a public company in a pending SEC investigation related to potential disclosure and revenue recognition issues
• Lead counsel for a private company in a pending SEC investigation related to AI capabilities
• Lead counsel for an audit committee of a public energy company in connection with a whistleblower report concerning accounting and disclosure items
• Lead counsel for an international public company in an SEC investigation related to a cybersecurity breach; SEC closed investigation with no enforcement action filed against the company
• Lead counsel for a multinational technology company in an FCPA investigation; SEC closed investigation with no enforcement action filed against the company
• Lead counsel for a public fintech company in an SEC investigation regarding public disclosures; SEC closed investigation with no enforcement action filed against the company
• Lead counsel for a software company in an SEC investigation related to FCPA issues in five different regions, including Asia, Russia, Brazil, Middle East, and Eastern Europe; SEC closed investigation with no enforcement action filed against the company
• Lead counsel for the former CIO of a publicly traded company in connection with a cybersecurity breach; SEC did not file an enforcement action against client
• Lead counsel for the former CFO of a public company in an SEC investigation related to a financial restatement; SEC closed investigation with no enforcement action filed against client
• Lead counsel for the former CEO of a publicly traded company in a government investigation related to public disclosures regarding AI capabilities; SEC closed investigation with no enforcement action filed against client
• Lead counsel for a public company in an SEC investigation related to disclosures concerning a reverse merger; matter resolved favorably for company
• Lead counsel for a special review committee investigation in connection with a shareholder demand
• Lead counsel for an audit committee investigation related to potential FCPA issues
• Lead counsel for an analytics and data company in an SEC investigation
• Lead counsel for a telecommunications company in an SEC investigation regarding executive compensation disclosures
• Lead counsel for the audit committee of a technology company in an internal investigation related to potential financial statement issues
• Lead counsel for the audit committee of a public company in an internal investigation regarding revenue recognition
• Lead counsel for a global computer and mobile accessories company in an SEC investigation regarding a financial restatement
• Lead counsel for a consumer-directed benefits company in an SEC investigation and shareholder lawsuits related to a financial restatement
• Lead counsel for a manufacturing and marketing energy storage company in an SEC investigation and securities class action involving a multi-year financial restatement relating to revenue recognition issues
• Lead counsel for several private companies in connection with SEC inquiries related to compliance with Rule 701 securities exemption
• Lead counsel for a technology company in an SEC investigation regarding potential FCPA violations
• Lead counsel for a technology company in an SEC investigation and securities class action relating to a financial restatement
• Lead counsel in numerous audit and special committee internal investigations
• Lead counsel before the SEC and DOJ in various FCPA investigations
• Lead counsel for numerous individuals in insider trading cases