Corporate
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A Leader in Venture Financings
Wilson Sonsini is ranked as the No. 1 law firm in the U.S. and globally based on the number of company-side venture financing rounds raised for clients in 2025. (Source: LSEG Global Legal Private Equity and Venture Capital Review, Full Year 2025)
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Ranked Among the Top Capital Markets Advisors to Companies and Underwriters
We are consistently ranked by Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, and CapitalIQ as a leading advisor to companies and underwriters based on the number of completed IPOs and equity and equity-linked offerings. Over the past 20 years, the firm has represented some of the world’s most iconic companies in such transactions, including Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Lyft.
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Advise on Hundreds of M&A Deals Annually
In 2025, Wilson Sonsini advised on more than 150 announced and/or completed M&A deals with an aggregate disclosed value of $100 billion.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations. The firm's attorneys collaborate across a comprehensive range of practice areas and industry groups to help the management, boards of directors, shareholders, and in-house counsel of our clients address their most pressing challenges and pursue their most promising opportunities.
Wilson Sonsini is nationally recognized for providing high-quality services to address the legal solutions required by its enterprise and financial institution clients. Our services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, employee benefits, and other corporate transactional areas.
Our clients are companies and other entities that compete in rapidly developing and innovative industries, including the biotech, communications, digital media, energy, financial services, medical devices, and software sectors.
Overview
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations. The firm's attorneys collaborate across a comprehensive range of practice areas and industry groups to help the management, boards of directors, shareholders, and in-house counsel of our clients address their most pressing challenges and pursue their most promising opportunities.
Wilson Sonsini is nationally recognized for providing high-quality services to address the legal solutions required by its enterprise and financial institution clients. Our services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, employee benefits, and other corporate transactional areas.
Our clients are companies and other entities that compete in rapidly developing and innovative industries, including the biotech, communications, digital media, energy, financial services, medical devices, and software sectors.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Oratomic on $300 Million Series A Financing
On July 7, 2026, Oratomic, a neutral atom quantum computing company focused on building the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computers, announced that it raised $300 million in its Series A round co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures, alongside Bezos Expeditions, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, Lowercarbon Capital, Bain Capital, Formation, Nebular, David and Scott Aaronson, and others. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Oratomic on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Beam Benefits on Acquisition by Principal Financial Group
On July 7, 2026, Principal Financial Group announced an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving more than 25,000 small businesses. Principal currently serves 180,000 employers, providing comprehensive retirement, benefits, and business owner solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in the latter half of 2026, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Beam Benefits on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Standard Bots on $200 Million Series C
On June 11, 2026, Standard Bots, the largest manufacturer of AI-native, industrial robotics in the United States, announced a $200 million Series C led by RoboStrategy and existing investors, valuing the company at $1 billion. Standard Bots is also expanding its manufacturing footprint in New York, increasing its ability to design, assemble, and deploy American-made robots at scale. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Standard Bots on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Arca on $64 Million Series A
On June 24, 2026, Arca Wealth (Arca), an AI-native wealth management company that brings personalized, advisor-led financial services, exited stealth and announced it secured $64 million across its seed round and Series A. The $48.5 million Series A was led by General Catalyst, with strong backing from Index Ventures and Venrock. Venrock also led the company's $15.5 million seed round. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Arca on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Monogram on $40 Million Seed Round as Company Emerges from Stealth
On July 7, 2026, Monogram, a developer of an artificial intelligence (AI) application built around visual interface, emerged from stealth and announced a $40 million seed round led by DST Global and Lux Capital. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Monogram on the transaction.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises TwelveLabs on $100 Million Series B
On July 1, 2026, TwelveLabs, a leading video intelligence company, announced it has raised $100 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by NEA and NAVER Ventures with participation from Amazon, Radical Ventures, Korea Investment Partners, Index Ventures, Quadrille Capital, and Red Bull Ventures. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised TwelveLabs on the transaction.
Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Oratomic on $300 Million Series A Financing
On July 7, 2026, Oratomic, a neutral atom quantum computing company focused on building the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computers, announced that it raised $300 million in its Series A round co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures, alongside Bezos Expeditions, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, Lowercarbon Capital, Bain Capital, Formation, Nebular, David and Scott Aaronson, and others. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Oratomic on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Beam Benefits on Acquisition by Principal Financial Group
On July 7, 2026, Principal Financial Group announced an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving more than 25,000 small businesses. Principal currently serves 180,000 employers, providing comprehensive retirement, benefits, and business owner solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in the latter half of 2026, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Beam Benefits on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Standard Bots on $200 Million Series C
On June 11, 2026, Standard Bots, the largest manufacturer of AI-native, industrial robotics in the United States, announced a $200 million Series C led by RoboStrategy and existing investors, valuing the company at $1 billion. Standard Bots is also expanding its manufacturing footprint in New York, increasing its ability to design, assemble, and deploy American-made robots at scale. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Standard Bots on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Arca on $64 Million Series A
On June 24, 2026, Arca Wealth (Arca), an AI-native wealth management company that brings personalized, advisor-led financial services, exited stealth and announced it secured $64 million across its seed round and Series A. The $48.5 million Series A was led by General Catalyst, with strong backing from Index Ventures and Venrock. Venrock also led the company's $15.5 million seed round. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Arca on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Monogram on $40 Million Seed Round as Company Emerges from Stealth
On July 7, 2026, Monogram, a developer of an artificial intelligence (AI) application built around visual interface, emerged from stealth and announced a $40 million seed round led by DST Global and Lux Capital. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Monogram on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises TwelveLabs on $100 Million Series B
On July 1, 2026, TwelveLabs, a leading video intelligence company, announced it has raised $100 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by NEA and NAVER Ventures with participation from Amazon, Radical Ventures, Korea Investment Partners, Index Ventures, Quadrille Capital, and Red Bull Ventures. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised TwelveLabs on the transaction.
Affiliated Programs
East Coast NextGen VC Forum 2026
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Affiliated Programs
West Coast NextGen VC Forum
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Speaking Engagements
Milestone Summit 2026
More than 200 founders, investors, and cultural and civic leaders from across the country and around the world will gather in Seattle, WA, for the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Summit 2026. From capital access to creative economy, from founder resilience to global impact, this two-day program offers interactive panels and educational workshops to help attendees create real momentum for the milestones ahead.
Affiliated Programs
NASDAQ International Go-To-Market Bootcamp 2026
Wilson Sonsini invites you to the third Bootcamp co-hosted by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and KPMG. Executive Advisor Ken Siegel and industry leaders will share practical guidance and proven strategies for navigating global markets.
Affiliated Programs
Queer Decarbonization Summit West
We are excited to sponsor the Queer Decarbonization Summit West, where partner Scott Zimmermann will be leading a discussion about data centers. The summit is a gathering of LGBTQ+ climate leaders, featuring interactive sessions designed to foster meaningful connections and learning.
Events
Affiliated Programs
East Coast NextGen VC Forum 2026
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Affiliated Programs
West Coast NextGen VC Forum
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Speaking Engagements
Milestone Summit 2026
More than 200 founders, investors, and cultural and civic leaders from across the country and around the world will gather in Seattle, WA, for the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Summit 2026. From capital access to creative economy, from founder resilience to global impact, this two-day program offers interactive panels and educational workshops to help attendees create real momentum for the milestones ahead.
Affiliated Programs
NASDAQ International Go-To-Market Bootcamp 2026
Wilson Sonsini invites you to the third Bootcamp co-hosted by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and KPMG. Executive Advisor Ken Siegel and industry leaders will share practical guidance and proven strategies for navigating global markets.
Affiliated Programs
Queer Decarbonization Summit West
We are excited to sponsor the Queer Decarbonization Summit West, where partner Scott Zimmermann will be leading a discussion about data centers. The summit is a gathering of LGBTQ+ climate leaders, featuring interactive sessions designed to foster meaningful connections and learning.
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.
Brian Appel
Partner
Brian Appel is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices corporate and securities law. He advises companies on general corporate matters, including formation and operation, corporate governance, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities-related matters. He has assisted early-stage companies in numerous capital-raising transactions, including venture capital financings.
Megan J. Baier
Partner
Megan Baier has spent her career advising founders, boards, and public companies through the moments that define them: first financings, public offerings, and the governance decisions that follow. A partner in Wilson Sonsini's New York corporate group, she combines deep technical command of securities law with the judgment and steadiness clients need when the stakes are high.
Mark Bass
Partner
Mark Bass is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he works with public and private technology companies at all stages of growth. He also represents venture capital funds, private equity firms, and investment banks in financings and public offerings.
Mark B. Baudler
Partner
Mark is a corporate law veteran, having advised start-ups and mature public companies for more than 25 years.
Steven V. Bernard
Partner
Steve has represented non-U.S. and domestic companies in U.S. IPOs, global securities offerings, cross-border M&A, and SEC compliance for more than 25 years.
Ashmi Bhagani
Partner
Ashmi Bhagani is a partner in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she has a diverse transatlantic corporate and securities practice focused on the technology and life sciences sectors.
Richard C. Blake
Partner
Richard has a comprehensive corporate law background, with extensive experience in public offerings.
Lance E. Brady
Partner
Lance Brady is a partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Palo Alto office, where his practice focuses on representing public and private life sciences and technology companies through all stages of their growth. Lance advises his clients on a broad variety of transactions and corporate matters, including initial formation and organization, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, spin-outs, corporate governance, SEC compliance and public company reporting requirements. He also has extensive experience representing venture capital and other institutional investors in financing transactions.
Jason Breen
Partner
Jason Breen is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represents public and private companies at all stages of growth in M&A transactions, primarily working with clients in the life sciences and technology industries. Jason also represents venture capital, growth equity, and private equity funds and focuses on other strategic transactions, including divestitures, joint ventures, and financings.
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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.
Brian Appel
Partner
Brian Appel is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices corporate and securities law. He advises companies on general corporate matters, including formation and operation, corporate governance, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities-related matters. He has assisted early-stage companies in numerous capital-raising transactions, including venture capital financings.
Megan J. Baier
Partner
Megan Baier has spent her career advising founders, boards, and public companies through the moments that define them: first financings, public offerings, and the governance decisions that follow. A partner in Wilson Sonsini's New York corporate group, she combines deep technical command of securities law with the judgment and steadiness clients need when the stakes are high.
Mark Bass
Partner
Mark Bass is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he works with public and private technology companies at all stages of growth. He also represents venture capital funds, private equity firms, and investment banks in financings and public offerings.
Mark B. Baudler
Partner
Mark is a corporate law veteran, having advised start-ups and mature public companies for more than 25 years.
Steven V. Bernard
Partner
Steve has represented non-U.S. and domestic companies in U.S. IPOs, global securities offerings, cross-border M&A, and SEC compliance for more than 25 years.
Ashmi Bhagani
Partner
Ashmi Bhagani is a partner in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she has a diverse transatlantic corporate and securities practice focused on the technology and life sciences sectors.
Richard C. Blake
Partner
Richard has a comprehensive corporate law background, with extensive experience in public offerings.
Lance E. Brady
Partner
Lance Brady is a partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Palo Alto office, where his practice focuses on representing public and private life sciences and technology companies through all stages of their growth. Lance advises his clients on a broad variety of transactions and corporate matters, including initial formation and organization, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, spin-outs, corporate governance, SEC compliance and public company reporting requirements. He also has extensive experience representing venture capital and other institutional investors in financing transactions.
Jason Breen
Partner
Jason Breen is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represents public and private companies at all stages of growth in M&A transactions, primarily working with clients in the life sciences and technology industries. Jason also represents venture capital, growth equity, and private equity funds and focuses on other strategic transactions, including divestitures, joint ventures, and financings.
Related Practices
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Life Sciences
- Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
- Employee Benefits and Compensation
- Energy and Climate Solutions
- Finance and Structured Finance
- Fund Formation
- Greater China
- Life Sciences Business Advisory Practice
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Public Company Representation
- Real Estate
- Restructuring
- Shareholder Engagement and Activism
- Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
- Tax
- U.S. Expansion
Recent Insights
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Oratomic on $300 Million Series A Financing
On July 7, 2026, Oratomic, a neutral atom quantum computing company focused on building the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computers, announced that it raised $300 million in its Series A round co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures, alongside Bezos Expeditions, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, Lowercarbon Capital, Bain Capital, Formation, Nebular, David and Scott Aaronson, and others. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Oratomic on the transaction.
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Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Beam Benefits on Acquisition by Principal Financial Group
On July 7, 2026, Principal Financial Group announced an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving more than 25,000 small businesses. Principal currently serves 180,000 employers, providing comprehensive retirement, benefits, and business owner solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in the latter half of 2026, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Beam Benefits on the transaction.
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Recent Events
Affiliated Programs
East Coast NextGen VC Forum 2026
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
Learn More
Affiliated Programs
West Coast NextGen VC Forum
LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premier event for venture capital professionals to deepen their knowledge of the life science and biotech sectors while building meaningful connections across the industry. The forum features expert led sessions that offer practical insights into evaluating, supporting, and scaling science-backed startups. Networking is built into the program to help participants expand their reach and grow their networks. Co-created with Wilson Sonsini, the half-day forum includes a networking lunch, three interactive one-hour sessions, and a closing happy hour.
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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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