Robert Deng

Robert Deng

Associate

Robert Deng is an associate in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on corporate and securities law, including emerging companies, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to joining the firm, Robert attended UCLA School of Law, where he graduated with double specializations in Business Law and Tax Law. During law school, Robert earned the Pro Bono Distinction honors and received the Dean’s Scholarship.

Prior to law school, Robert co-founded an AI-Education startup in Beijing, China.

Experience

Prior to law school, Robert co-founded an AI-Education startup in Beijing, China.

Education

J.D., UCLA School of Law, 2023
A.B., Economics, Harvard University, 2017

Admissions

State Bar of California

Credentials

Education

J.D., UCLA School of Law, 2023
A.B., Economics, Harvard University, 2017

Admissions

State Bar of California

Corporate

Recent Insights

Client Highlights

On April 14, 2026, Pillar, an AI-powered risk management platform, announced a $20 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with additional participation from Crucible Capital, Gallery Ventures, and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Pillar on the transaction.

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Client Highlights

On September 29, 2025, Kodiak AI, a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, announced that Kodiak Robotics, Inc. successfully completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The business combination was approved by AACT shareholders on September 23, 2025. In connection with the closing, AACT was renamed Kodiak AI. Kodiak AI’s common stock and public warrants began trading on Nasdaq on September 25, 2025, under the ticker symbols “KDK” and “KDKRW,” respectively. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Kodiak AI on the transaction.

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