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Representing the Industry Leaders Then and Now
Wilson Sonsini represented legendary software companies who pioneered the industry, and today represents leaders in the SaaS and cloud computing sectors that it spawned.
As the premier provider of legal services to technology companies, Wilson Sonsini has unmatched experience representing clients in the software sector. In fact, our firm has operated at the forefront of the sector since the industry's formative days, advising software developers and publishers at all stages of growth, from start-ups to some of the most well-known names in the business. Clients benefit from our in-depth knowledge of software functions and our expertise in key related areas, including intellectual property, technology transactions, data security, and litigation.
Wilson Sonsini represents more than 350 public and private software companies, and more venture-backed software companies than any other U.S. law firm.
Our experience includes the representation of companies that create and license software, as well as organizations that use software applications to power critical operational functions. Wilson Sonsini represents clients operating in the following areas:
- Desktop applications
- Operating systems
- Educational software
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- Security software
- Cloud computing software
- Internet software
- Software as a service (SaaS)
- Open source software
The firm also represents companies that develop and publish vertical market applications, including electronic design automation (EDA), customer relationship management (CRM), human capital management (HCM), and logistics software.
Overview
As the premier provider of legal services to technology companies, Wilson Sonsini has unmatched experience representing clients in the software sector. In fact, our firm has operated at the forefront of the sector since the industry's formative days, advising software developers and publishers at all stages of growth, from start-ups to some of the most well-known names in the business. Clients benefit from our in-depth knowledge of software functions and our expertise in key related areas, including intellectual property, technology transactions, data security, and litigation.
Wilson Sonsini represents more than 350 public and private software companies, and more venture-backed software companies than any other U.S. law firm.
Our experience includes the representation of companies that create and license software, as well as organizations that use software applications to power critical operational functions. Wilson Sonsini represents clients operating in the following areas:
- Desktop applications
- Operating systems
- Educational software
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- Security software
- Cloud computing software
- Internet software
- Software as a service (SaaS)
- Open source software
The firm also represents companies that develop and publish vertical market applications, including electronic design automation (EDA), customer relationship management (CRM), human capital management (HCM), and logistics software.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises SewerAI on Strategic Investment
On June 2, 2026, SewerAI, a leading AI platform for sewer and underground infrastructure intelligence, announced a major strategic investment led by JMI Equity, a leading growth equity software investor based in the greater Washington, D.C., area and San Diego, with continued participation from Innovius Capital, Epic Ventures, and Bentley Systems. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SewerAI on the transaction.
Client Advisories
North Korea-Linked Schemes to Obtain Employment in U.S. Tech Companies: What You Need to Know and How to Respond
During the past few years, operatives associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea or the DPRK) have reportedly infiltrated hundreds of U.S. companies by fraudulently posing as legitimate remote IT workers. The perpetrators, together with accomplices across multiple jurisdictions (including inside the U.S.), funnel wages back to North Korea in violation of economic sanctions, and in many cases steal company data, source code, and trade secrets. In a smaller subset of cases, after being discovered and terminated, perpetrators have released, or threatened to release, sensitive company data and attempted to extort ransom payments.
Newsletters
2025 Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the 2025 Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report. This report presents analysis related to 163 private investments in public equity (PIPEs) and registered direct offerings (RDOs) by U.S.-based technology and life sciences companies between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The report is limited to transactions in which the company raised at least $10 million and had at least one closing in 2025.
Client Highlights
Firm Advises BlackLine on Agreement with Engaged Capital
On March 10, 2026, BlackLine announced that it entered into a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital. Under this agreement, BlackLine appointed Storm Duncan and Megan Prichard to its board of directors, and Engaged Capital agreed to various restrictions on its activities at BlackLine. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised BlackLine on the cooperation agreement.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Eventus on Majority Investment by Terminus Capital Partners
On February 26, 2026, Terminus Capital Partners (TCP), a growth‑oriented private equity firm focused on majority investments in B2B software companies, and Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, announced that TCP has acquired majority control in Eventus, positioning the firm for accelerated geographical expansion and growth in its product offerings. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Eventus on the transaction.
Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises SewerAI on Strategic Investment
On June 2, 2026, SewerAI, a leading AI platform for sewer and underground infrastructure intelligence, announced a major strategic investment led by JMI Equity, a leading growth equity software investor based in the greater Washington, D.C., area and San Diego, with continued participation from Innovius Capital, Epic Ventures, and Bentley Systems. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SewerAI on the transaction.
Client Advisories
North Korea-Linked Schemes to Obtain Employment in U.S. Tech Companies: What You Need to Know and How to Respond
During the past few years, operatives associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea or the DPRK) have reportedly infiltrated hundreds of U.S. companies by fraudulently posing as legitimate remote IT workers. The perpetrators, together with accomplices across multiple jurisdictions (including inside the U.S.), funnel wages back to North Korea in violation of economic sanctions, and in many cases steal company data, source code, and trade secrets. In a smaller subset of cases, after being discovered and terminated, perpetrators have released, or threatened to release, sensitive company data and attempted to extort ransom payments.
Newsletters
2025 Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the 2025 Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report. This report presents analysis related to 163 private investments in public equity (PIPEs) and registered direct offerings (RDOs) by U.S.-based technology and life sciences companies between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The report is limited to transactions in which the company raised at least $10 million and had at least one closing in 2025.
Client Highlights
Firm Advises BlackLine on Agreement with Engaged Capital
On March 10, 2026, BlackLine announced that it entered into a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital. Under this agreement, BlackLine appointed Storm Duncan and Megan Prichard to its board of directors, and Engaged Capital agreed to various restrictions on its activities at BlackLine. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised BlackLine on the cooperation agreement.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Eventus on Majority Investment by Terminus Capital Partners
On February 26, 2026, Terminus Capital Partners (TCP), a growth‑oriented private equity firm focused on majority investments in B2B software companies, and Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, announced that TCP has acquired majority control in Eventus, positioning the firm for accelerated geographical expansion and growth in its product offerings. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Eventus on the transaction.
Affiliated Programs
Canadian Pitch Night: Laval’s TerroX & Plug and Play Calgary – Shark Tank Edition
Wilson Sonsini is proud to host the Canadian Pitch Night. Please join Canadian founders from Laval's TerroX and Plug and Play Calgary accelerators pitch their companies in a fast-paced session. Each team will receive direct feedback from a panel of seasoned investors and operators, Shark Tank format, but Canadian-style!
Affiliated Programs
Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit 2025
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the 2025 Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit on Friday, May 30th. The event will bring together leaders from academia, healthcare, venture capital, philanthropy, and government, all united in a shared commitment to advancing preventive and inclusive health innovations. We look forward to hearing from the student founders—emerging innovators from the Emergence Accelerator and academic programs—who will present solutions-driven ventures addressing systemic health challenges.
Affiliated Programs
2025 L Suite SaaS Offsite
Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of The L Suite (TechGC)’s 2025 L Suite SaaS Offsite, a three-day event this week bringing senior GCs from leading SaaS companies as they explore the pivotal role legal leadership in driving growth in a post-downturn landscape. Partner Allison Spinner will discuss "The New Legal Landscape: A Guide to Post-Election Changes," and senior counsel Eddie Holman will be co-leading the discussion "Mitigating the Risk of Ransomware in SaaS Environments."
Affiliated Programs
TechCrunch Disrupt B2b SaaS AI Reception
After the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, join us for an engaging B2B SaaS AI fireside chat hosted by SVB, GenAI Collective, Escalon Services, and Wilson Sonsini. This thought-provoking event will explore cutting-edge trends and industry best practices!
Affiliated Programs
Brex Founder & VC Happy Hour @ NYC #TechWeek
Join us for Brex Founder & VC Happy Hour in NYC and connect with fellow professionals and be part of a thriving community in New York during #TechWeek.
Affiliated Programs
#EarlyStageLA Launch Party: Presented by Pyrium by StartupStarter x Wilson Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini is the proud presenting sponsor of Early Stage Los Angeles. Join us for the #EarlyStageLA Launch Party, a landmark event designed to kickstart a transformative initiative for early-stage startups in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This event marks the beginning of the city-wide effort to activate brand partnerships, venture capital funds, accelerators, universities, and promising startups, driving significant investment into the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Events
Affiliated Programs
Canadian Pitch Night: Laval’s TerroX & Plug and Play Calgary – Shark Tank Edition
Wilson Sonsini is proud to host the Canadian Pitch Night. Please join Canadian founders from Laval's TerroX and Plug and Play Calgary accelerators pitch their companies in a fast-paced session. Each team will receive direct feedback from a panel of seasoned investors and operators, Shark Tank format, but Canadian-style!
Affiliated Programs
Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit 2025
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the 2025 Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit on Friday, May 30th. The event will bring together leaders from academia, healthcare, venture capital, philanthropy, and government, all united in a shared commitment to advancing preventive and inclusive health innovations. We look forward to hearing from the student founders—emerging innovators from the Emergence Accelerator and academic programs—who will present solutions-driven ventures addressing systemic health challenges.
Affiliated Programs
2025 L Suite SaaS Offsite
Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of The L Suite (TechGC)’s 2025 L Suite SaaS Offsite, a three-day event this week bringing senior GCs from leading SaaS companies as they explore the pivotal role legal leadership in driving growth in a post-downturn landscape. Partner Allison Spinner will discuss "The New Legal Landscape: A Guide to Post-Election Changes," and senior counsel Eddie Holman will be co-leading the discussion "Mitigating the Risk of Ransomware in SaaS Environments."
Affiliated Programs
TechCrunch Disrupt B2b SaaS AI Reception
After the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, join us for an engaging B2B SaaS AI fireside chat hosted by SVB, GenAI Collective, Escalon Services, and Wilson Sonsini. This thought-provoking event will explore cutting-edge trends and industry best practices!
Affiliated Programs
Brex Founder & VC Happy Hour @ NYC #TechWeek
Join us for Brex Founder & VC Happy Hour in NYC and connect with fellow professionals and be part of a thriving community in New York during #TechWeek.
Affiliated Programs
#EarlyStageLA Launch Party: Presented by Pyrium by StartupStarter x Wilson Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini is the proud presenting sponsor of Early Stage Los Angeles. Join us for the #EarlyStageLA Launch Party, a landmark event designed to kickstart a transformative initiative for early-stage startups in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This event marks the beginning of the city-wide effort to activate brand partnerships, venture capital funds, accelerators, universities, and promising startups, driving significant investment into the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ali R. Alemozafar
Partner
Ali counsels clients on patent strategy, prosecution, and diligence for financings, M&A, and IPOs.
Lester Ang
Partner
Lester Ang is a corporate and securities partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini, where he works with private and public technology and life sciences companies through all stages of their growth, as well as with venture capital firms and private equity firms.
Megan J. Baier
Partner
Megan represents technology and life sciences clients in corporate transactional matters.
Mark B. Baudler
Partner
Mark is a corporate law veteran, having advised start-ups and mature public companies for more than 25 years.
John M. Brust
Partner
John counsels start-ups in a wide range of matters, from formation and VC to IPOs and M&A.
James G. Clessuras
Partner
James assists clients with transactions driven by use or acquisition of technology and IP rights.
Michael E. Coke
Partner
Michael represents technology-driven clients in corporate, securities, and related transactional matters.
Michael J. Danaher
Partner
Mike has more than 20 years of experience representing technology and life sciences companies in corporate matters.
Matthew P. Dubofsky
Partner
Matthew P. Dubofsky is a partner in the Boulder office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on the corporate and transactional representation of technology and healthcare companies. He also advises issuers and underwriters on capital markets transactions, and represents both buy- and sell-side clients in M&A transactions. In addition, he represents venture capital funds and companies in equity financing transactions. Matt’s clients range from early-stage start-ups through pre-IPO, in addition to public companies, and he has deep experience across a variety of industries, including information technology, cybersecurity, software, retail, healthcare, biotechnology, and medical devices.
People
Ali R. Alemozafar
Partner
Ali counsels clients on patent strategy, prosecution, and diligence for financings, M&A, and IPOs.
Lester Ang
Partner
Lester Ang is a corporate and securities partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini, where he works with private and public technology and life sciences companies through all stages of their growth, as well as with venture capital firms and private equity firms.
Megan J. Baier
Partner
Megan represents technology and life sciences clients in corporate transactional matters.
Mark B. Baudler
Partner
Mark is a corporate law veteran, having advised start-ups and mature public companies for more than 25 years.
John M. Brust
Partner
John counsels start-ups in a wide range of matters, from formation and VC to IPOs and M&A.
James G. Clessuras
Partner
James assists clients with transactions driven by use or acquisition of technology and IP rights.
Michael E. Coke
Partner
Michael represents technology-driven clients in corporate, securities, and related transactional matters.
Michael J. Danaher
Partner
Mike has more than 20 years of experience representing technology and life sciences companies in corporate matters.
Matthew P. Dubofsky
Partner
Matthew P. Dubofsky is a partner in the Boulder office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on the corporate and transactional representation of technology and healthcare companies. He also advises issuers and underwriters on capital markets transactions, and represents both buy- and sell-side clients in M&A transactions. In addition, he represents venture capital funds and companies in equity financing transactions. Matt’s clients range from early-stage start-ups through pre-IPO, in addition to public companies, and he has deep experience across a variety of industries, including information technology, cybersecurity, software, retail, healthcare, biotechnology, and medical devices.
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Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises SewerAI on Strategic Investment
On June 2, 2026, SewerAI, a leading AI platform for sewer and underground infrastructure intelligence, announced a major strategic investment led by JMI Equity, a leading growth equity software investor based in the greater Washington, D.C., area and San Diego, with continued participation from Innovius Capital, Epic Ventures, and Bentley Systems. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SewerAI on the transaction.
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Recent Events
Affiliated Programs
Canadian Pitch Night: Laval’s TerroX & Plug and Play Calgary – Shark Tank Edition
Wilson Sonsini is proud to host the Canadian Pitch Night. Please join Canadian founders from Laval's TerroX and Plug and Play Calgary accelerators pitch their companies in a fast-paced session. Each team will receive direct feedback from a panel of seasoned investors and operators, Shark Tank format, but Canadian-style!
Learn More
Affiliated Programs
Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit 2025
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the 2025 Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit on Friday, May 30th. The event will bring together leaders from academia, healthcare, venture capital, philanthropy, and government, all united in a shared commitment to advancing preventive and inclusive health innovations. We look forward to hearing from the student founders—emerging innovators from the Emergence Accelerator and academic programs—who will present solutions-driven ventures addressing systemic health challenges.
Learn More
Newsletters
2024 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is pleased to present the 2024 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report, analyzing 124 private investments in public equity (PIPEs) and registered direct offerings (RDOs) by U.S.-based tech and life science companies between January 1 and June 30, 2024.
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