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Lisa D. Zang
Partner
Litigation
Century City

D424-446-6927

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Lisa D. Zang is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she specializes in internet strategy and IP litigation.

Lisa represents companies ranging from start-ups to industry leaders, as well as nonprofit institutions, in complex trade secret, patent, copyright, privacy, and other IP and complex litigation matters. She has successfully litigated complex and novel technical disputes across the full spectrum of technology, including in the software, electronics, communications, entertainment, music streaming, biotech, health care, life sciences, medical devices, and pharmaceutical industries.

In addition to her trial, litigation, and counseling practice, Lisa regularly speaks and writes on intellectual property matters. Lisa currently serves as a member of the drafting group on the continued possession of trade secrets and previously served on the drafting group on the use of clean rooms in the product development process for the Sedona Conference’s Working Group on trade secret law, a charitable research and educational institute of judges, academics, and practitioners that provides guidance to the bench and bar on the most challenging areas of the law.

Lisa is actively involved in pro bono work and is a recipient of the firm’s John Wilson Award, which recognizes attorneys who have consistently upheld a commitment to pursue excellence in the practice of law while serving the community. In her pro bono practice, Lisa has advised clients on general intellectual property matters and represented clients in probate guardianship, immigration, and eviction proceedings.

Lisa currently serves as co-chair of the firm’s Asian American affinity group.

During law school, Lisa served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Carlos T. Bea of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Lisa speaks Mandarin Chinese.

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Lisa D. Zang is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she specializes in internet strategy and IP litigation.

Lisa represents companies ranging from start-ups to industry leaders, as well as nonprofit institutions, in complex trade secret, patent, copyright, privacy, and other IP and complex litigation matters. She has successfully litigated complex and novel technical disputes across the full spectrum of technology, including in the software, electronics, communications, entertainment, music streaming, biotech, health care, life sciences, medical devices, and pharmaceutical industries.

In addition to her trial, litigation, and counseling practice, Lisa regularly speaks and writes on intellectual property matters. Lisa currently serves as a member of the drafting group on the continued possession of trade secrets and previously served on the drafting group on the use of clean rooms in the product development process for the Sedona Conference’s Working Group on trade secret law, a charitable research and educational institute of judges, academics, and practitioners that provides guidance to the bench and bar on the most challenging areas of the law.

Lisa is actively involved in pro bono work and is a recipient of the firm’s John Wilson Award, which recognizes attorneys who have consistently upheld a commitment to pursue excellence in the practice of law while serving the community. In her pro bono practice, Lisa has advised clients on general intellectual property matters and represented clients in probate guardianship, immigration, and eviction proceedings.

Lisa currently serves as co-chair of the firm’s Asian American affinity group.

During law school, Lisa served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Carlos T. Bea of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Lisa speaks Mandarin Chinese.

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Wilson Sonsini Partner Lisa Zang Serves as Contributing Editor to Sedona Conference Commentary on Clean Rooms
Wilson Sonsini partner Lisa Zang served as a contributing editor to the Sedona Conference’s August 2025 Commentary on the Use of Clean Rooms.
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Lisa Zang Named Among Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 “Women of Influence: Attorneys”
On May 26, 2025, Wilson Sonsini partner Lisa Zang was honored among the 2025 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” in a special supplement by the Los Angeles Business Journal recognizing the region’s most influential women legal professionals.
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College for Clients Series: Trade Secrets 101: What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know
Trade secret litigation has become ubiquitous for technology and life sciences companies. Risks are widespread and the potential damages can be substantial in complex cases. In this environment, in-house counsel plays a crucial role—whether representing potential plaintiffs or potential defendants—in taking early action to reduce costs, prevent problems, and ensure optimal outcomes. This seminar will focus on practical, everyday steps that in-house counsel can take to identify risks and respond effectively.
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APA Women in BigLaw: Associates Panel
Wilson Sonsini is proud to join APAWLA in presenting this panel of thriving Asian Pacific American women associates practicing at Am Law 200 firms.  What was their job search like?  How did they pick their practice area?  How was the "exponential learning curve"?  What wisdom would they pass along?
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