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Salil Gandhi
Partner
Corporate
New York
sgandhi@wsgr.com

D212-497-7783

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Salil Gandhi is a partner in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and a co-leader of the firm’s emerging companies practice. Salil focuses on corporate and securities law and specializes in the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles, particularly in the life sciences and technology sectors. He also counsels venture capital funds and other private equity funds on structuring and executing investment transactions ranging from angel to control investments, as well as portfolio dispositions.

Prior to joining the firm, Salil was a partner at Goodwin’s technology and life sciences group. Additionally, he has served as Counsel at Gunderson Dettmer and had started his career at Paul Weiss. As an entrepreneur, Salil previously served as head of content acquisition and director of business and legal affairs for Joost (acquired by Adconian Media Group), an internet content distribution. He also co-founded Crybaby Media, a content development and creative packaging firm.

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Salil Gandhi is a partner in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and a co-leader of the firm’s emerging companies practice. Salil focuses on corporate and securities law and specializes in the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles, particularly in the life sciences and technology sectors. He also counsels venture capital funds and other private equity funds on structuring and executing investment transactions ranging from angel to control investments, as well as portfolio dispositions.

Prior to joining the firm, Salil was a partner at Goodwin’s technology and life sciences group. Additionally, he has served as Counsel at Gunderson Dettmer and had started his career at Paul Weiss. As an entrepreneur, Salil previously served as head of content acquisition and director of business and legal affairs for Joost (acquired by Adconian Media Group), an internet content distribution. He also co-founded Crybaby Media, a content development and creative packaging firm.

Education
  • J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2002

    High Honors, Order of the Coif

  • B.S., Chemical Engineering and Art History, Northwestern University, 1999
Honors
  • Recognized in the 2025-2026 editions of Chambers USA for Nationwide Startups & Emerging Companies
Admissions
  • State Bar of New York
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2002

    High Honors, Order of the Coif

  • B.S., Chemical Engineering and Art History, Northwestern University, 1999
Honors
  • Recognized in the 2025-2026 editions of Chambers USA for Nationwide Startups & Emerging Companies
Admissions
  • State Bar of New York

Select Speaking Engagements

  • Panelist, “The GC as Business Partner: Leaders in Policy, Strategy, Comms, and More,” The L Suite 2025 Crypto Offsite, October 22, 2025
  • Roundtable Co-lead, “Novel Structuring: Working through Cram-Downs & Pay-to-Plays,” The L Suite 2024 VCGC Conference, September 18, 2024
  • Panelist, "Managing Startup Boards & Advisors: Advice for Founders," New York, New York, September 14, 2022
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Select Speaking Engagements

  • Panelist, “The GC as Business Partner: Leaders in Policy, Strategy, Comms, and More,” The L Suite 2025 Crypto Offsite, October 22, 2025
  • Roundtable Co-lead, “Novel Structuring: Working through Cram-Downs & Pay-to-Plays,” The L Suite 2024 VCGC Conference, September 18, 2024
  • Panelist, "Managing Startup Boards & Advisors: Advice for Founders," New York, New York, September 14, 2022
Focus Areas
  • Biotech
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
  • Communications and Networking
  • Corporate
  • Digital Health
  • Digital Media and Entertainment
  • Electronic Gaming
  • Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Fintech and Financial Services
  • Internet
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Devices
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobility
  • Software
  • Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
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Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
The 2026 Chambers USA guide has recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a leading law firm in 44 geography-specific practice categories and named 87 Wilson Sonsini attorneys among the best in their fields. This year, the firm received four new practice area rankings, including in the nationwide National Security and Capital Markets: Convertible Debt categories, and three improved practice area rankings.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises Spade on $40 Million Series B
On March 24, 2026, Spade, the data and AI platform transforming how financial institutions use transaction data, announced $40 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Oak HC/FT, with participation by Andreessen Horowitz, Flourish, Gradient, NAventures, National Bank of Canada’s corporate venture arm, and Y Combinator. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Spade on the transaction.
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Wilson Sonsini is delighted to sponsor an exclusive dinner for general counsel and chief legal officers from high-growth fintech companies. Co-hosted by The L Suite, this program is designed to foster peer-driven conversations, establish new connections, and reinforce existing ones.
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Wilson Sonsini will sponsor multiple events during NY Tech Week 2026. Please see below for more information.
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