Regulatory
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An Elite Antitrust and Competition Practice
Hailed by Global Competition Review as “perhaps the best Antitrust and Competition practice for high-tech matters in the world,” Wilson Sonsini’s exceptional Antitrust and Competition practice group represents clients in high-stakes antitrust litigation, mergers, and criminal and civil investigation, in addition to providing valuable counseling on business strategy.
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Expanded Healthcare and FDA Regulatory Practice
Wilson Sonsini's newly expanded Regulatory practice includes attorneys experienced in helping clients with healthcare, FDA, and consumer product compliance.
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CFIUS and Export Controls Teams Anchored by Former Government Officials
Wilson Sonsini’s CFIUS and export controls teams include attorneys who have served in the U.S. government on CFIUS and the constituent agencies that enforce national security laws, including the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice; and the CIA.
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A Highly Ranked Privacy and Cybersecurity PracticeWilson Sonsini's Privacy and Cybersecurity practice is consistently recognized by well-known ranking authorities such as Law360, Chambers USA, Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, and Legal 500.
Wilson Sonsini 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 from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations at every stage of development. 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.
The firm has expanded its regulatory services to address the ongoing need clients have for advice concerning enforcement and oversight agencies, both in the U.S. and certain international markets. Our services include antitrust and competition; privacy and cybersecurity; FDA, healthcare, and consumer products; national security (export trade; CFIUS; and FCPA); and advising on other regulatory issues.
In this area, the firm's clients include companies and other entities that compete in rapidly developing and innovative industries, including the biotech, communications, digital media, energy, financial services, medical devices, software and other sectors.
Overview
Wilson Sonsini 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 from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations at every stage of development. 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.
The firm has expanded its regulatory services to address the ongoing need clients have for advice concerning enforcement and oversight agencies, both in the U.S. and certain international markets. Our services include antitrust and competition; privacy and cybersecurity; FDA, healthcare, and consumer products; national security (export trade; CFIUS; and FCPA); and advising on other regulatory issues.
In this area, the firm's clients include companies and other entities that compete in rapidly developing and innovative industries, including the biotech, communications, digital media, energy, financial services, medical devices, software and other sectors.
Alerts
California Passes COMPETE Act Extending State Competition Law to Cover Single-Firm Conduct
On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed into law AB 1776—the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy Act (the COMPETE Act). The latest in a series of amendments to the Cartwright Act,1 the COMPETE Act bans monopolization and monopsonization and allows the California attorney general or a California district attorney to bring enforcement actions targeting such conduct.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises SpyGlass Pharma on Acquisition of Advanced Vision Science
On October 1, 2026, SpyGlass Pharma, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment paradigm for patients living with chronic eye conditions, announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Advanced Vision Science (AVS), an ophthalmic medical device company and manufacturer of intraocular lenses (IOLs) and lens materials, for approximately $13 million dollars in cash. This acquisition secures scalable commercial IOL manufacturing capacity for SpyGlass Pharma for its Phase 3 lead product candidate (the BIM-IOL System) and accelerates pathway to adding premium lens options into its IOL-based drug delivery system. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SpyGlass Pharma on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises BlackLine on Acquisition of NetNow
On September 21, 2026, BlackLine, the future-ready platform for the office of the chief financial officer that drives digital finance transformation by empowering organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations, announced it has acquired NetNow, an AI-enabled B2B customer onboarding and credit risk management solution. The acquisition expands BlackLine's invoice-to-cash capabilities, bringing automated credit intelligence, AI-enabled risk and fraud detection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, further upstream in the customer financial lifecycle. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised BlackLine on the transaction.
Client Advisories
Evolving Expectations for AI in Mental Health
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled mental health products are becoming more ubiquitous with many individuals turning to chatbots, digital companions, coaching tools, and other AI systems for mental health support. They are also attracting increased attention from regulators, policymakers, and courts. As discussed in our previous client alert, Legal Framework for AI in Mental Healthcare, these products already fall within a patchwork of federal and state regulatory frameworks. Recent developments suggest government scrutiny of the sector is likely to continue increasing, including recent actions by agencies, state laws, and emerging litigation. For companies developing AI-enabled mental health products, key considerations may include medical device regulation, emerging state AI laws, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversight of health-related claims, privacy, transparency and health data use, and potential liability theories, including the unauthorized practice of medicine or psychology.
Alerts
European Commission Proposes “EU KIDS Act” to Restrict Children’s Access to Online Services
On September 17, 2026, the European Commission (EC) published a proposed “EU KIDS Act,” which would impose minimum-age requirements to access social media and video-sharing platforms, subject to mandatory age verification, as well as an obligation for covered entities, including providers of online games and AI chatbots and AI companions, to build specific safety features by design.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Superhuman on Acquisition of Fathom
On September 14, 2026, Superhuman, an AI productivity platform bringing AI to wherever people work, announced its acquisition of Fathom, an AI meeting partner trusted by hundreds of thousands of companies to capture, search, and act on what happens in meetings. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Superhuman on the transaction.
Insights
Alerts
California Passes COMPETE Act Extending State Competition Law to Cover Single-Firm Conduct
On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed into law AB 1776—the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy Act (the COMPETE Act). The latest in a series of amendments to the Cartwright Act,1 the COMPETE Act bans monopolization and monopsonization and allows the California attorney general or a California district attorney to bring enforcement actions targeting such conduct.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises SpyGlass Pharma on Acquisition of Advanced Vision Science
On October 1, 2026, SpyGlass Pharma, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment paradigm for patients living with chronic eye conditions, announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Advanced Vision Science (AVS), an ophthalmic medical device company and manufacturer of intraocular lenses (IOLs) and lens materials, for approximately $13 million dollars in cash. This acquisition secures scalable commercial IOL manufacturing capacity for SpyGlass Pharma for its Phase 3 lead product candidate (the BIM-IOL System) and accelerates pathway to adding premium lens options into its IOL-based drug delivery system. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SpyGlass Pharma on the transaction.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises BlackLine on Acquisition of NetNow
On September 21, 2026, BlackLine, the future-ready platform for the office of the chief financial officer that drives digital finance transformation by empowering organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations, announced it has acquired NetNow, an AI-enabled B2B customer onboarding and credit risk management solution. The acquisition expands BlackLine's invoice-to-cash capabilities, bringing automated credit intelligence, AI-enabled risk and fraud detection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, further upstream in the customer financial lifecycle. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised BlackLine on the transaction.
Client Advisories
Evolving Expectations for AI in Mental Health
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled mental health products are becoming more ubiquitous with many individuals turning to chatbots, digital companions, coaching tools, and other AI systems for mental health support. They are also attracting increased attention from regulators, policymakers, and courts. As discussed in our previous client alert, Legal Framework for AI in Mental Healthcare, these products already fall within a patchwork of federal and state regulatory frameworks. Recent developments suggest government scrutiny of the sector is likely to continue increasing, including recent actions by agencies, state laws, and emerging litigation. For companies developing AI-enabled mental health products, key considerations may include medical device regulation, emerging state AI laws, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversight of health-related claims, privacy, transparency and health data use, and potential liability theories, including the unauthorized practice of medicine or psychology.
Alerts
European Commission Proposes “EU KIDS Act” to Restrict Children’s Access to Online Services
On September 17, 2026, the European Commission (EC) published a proposed “EU KIDS Act,” which would impose minimum-age requirements to access social media and video-sharing platforms, subject to mandatory age verification, as well as an obligation for covered entities, including providers of online games and AI chatbots and AI companions, to build specific safety features by design.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Superhuman on Acquisition of Fathom
On September 14, 2026, Superhuman, an AI productivity platform bringing AI to wherever people work, announced its acquisition of Fathom, an AI meeting partner trusted by hundreds of thousands of companies to capture, search, and act on what happens in meetings. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Superhuman on the transaction.
Affiliated Programs
The Competition Law & Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026, ThoughtLeaders4
Wilson Sonsini partner Jindrich Kloub is moderating the "Insights from EU Member State Regulators" session at The Competition Law & Artificial Intelligence Summit, hosted by ThoughtLeaders4. Jindrich is joined by Yann Guthmann, Head of the Digital Economy Unit at Autorité de la concurrence.
Affiliated Programs
Digital Markets & Competition Conference 2026
Maureen Ohlhausen, Wilson Sonsini partner and former FTC Acting Chairman, joins the “AI and Antitrust: Competition Challenges in an AI-Driven Economy” panel at the Digital Markets & Competition Conference, hosted by Concurrences and NYU Stern. Maureen is joined by fellow panelists from government and industry, with Trevor Wagener of the Computer & Communications Industry Association moderating.
Affiliated Programs
16th London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions
The firm is proud to sponsor the 16th London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions, a conference that unites top government, legal, and industry experts to deliver practical insights on today’s most urgent global sanctions challenges. Join us to engage in strategic dialogue, professional development, and valuable business connections.
Speaking Engagements
ABA's 2026 Class Actions National Institute
Wilson Sonsini partner Brian Smith joins the “AI and Antitrust: Litigating Algorithmic Price-Fixing Cases” panel at the ABA Section of Litigation's 2026 Class Actions National Institute, alongside fellow panelists from consulting firms and private practice.
Affiliated Programs
2026 Women in Law & Leadership Summit: West
Jamillia Ferris, co-chair of Wilson Sonsini’s Antitrust and Competition practice, joins the "From Token to Trailblazer: Building Enduring Power for Women in Leadership" panel at the Women in Law & Leadership Summit: West, alongside fellow senior women leaders from Block, Optum, HPE, and private practice.
Affiliated Programs
36th Annual Golden State Institute
Wilson Sonsini brings three antitrust leaders to this year's Golden State Institute, the California Lawyers Association Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section's marquee event. Partners Ken O'Rourke, Jeff VanHooreweghe, and Julia Tarver Wood will join panels addressing AI's growing impact on antitrust practice and enforcement, and the Section will honor Ken with its 2026 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year award. The conference draws private and public sector attorneys, in-house counsel, academics, experts, judges, and law students for sessions on recent developments in the law, trials, and enforcement.
Events
Affiliated Programs
The Competition Law & Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026, ThoughtLeaders4
Wilson Sonsini partner Jindrich Kloub is moderating the "Insights from EU Member State Regulators" session at The Competition Law & Artificial Intelligence Summit, hosted by ThoughtLeaders4. Jindrich is joined by Yann Guthmann, Head of the Digital Economy Unit at Autorité de la concurrence.
Affiliated Programs
Digital Markets & Competition Conference 2026
Maureen Ohlhausen, Wilson Sonsini partner and former FTC Acting Chairman, joins the “AI and Antitrust: Competition Challenges in an AI-Driven Economy” panel at the Digital Markets & Competition Conference, hosted by Concurrences and NYU Stern. Maureen is joined by fellow panelists from government and industry, with Trevor Wagener of the Computer & Communications Industry Association moderating.
Affiliated Programs
16th London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions
The firm is proud to sponsor the 16th London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions, a conference that unites top government, legal, and industry experts to deliver practical insights on today’s most urgent global sanctions challenges. Join us to engage in strategic dialogue, professional development, and valuable business connections.
Speaking Engagements
ABA's 2026 Class Actions National Institute
Wilson Sonsini partner Brian Smith joins the “AI and Antitrust: Litigating Algorithmic Price-Fixing Cases” panel at the ABA Section of Litigation's 2026 Class Actions National Institute, alongside fellow panelists from consulting firms and private practice.
Affiliated Programs
2026 Women in Law & Leadership Summit: West
Jamillia Ferris, co-chair of Wilson Sonsini’s Antitrust and Competition practice, joins the "From Token to Trailblazer: Building Enduring Power for Women in Leadership" panel at the Women in Law & Leadership Summit: West, alongside fellow senior women leaders from Block, Optum, HPE, and private practice.
Affiliated Programs
36th Annual Golden State Institute
Wilson Sonsini brings three antitrust leaders to this year's Golden State Institute, the California Lawyers Association Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section's marquee event. Partners Ken O'Rourke, Jeff VanHooreweghe, and Julia Tarver Wood will join panels addressing AI's growing impact on antitrust practice and enforcement, and the Section will honor Ken with its 2026 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year award. The conference draws private and public sector attorneys, in-house counsel, academics, experts, judges, and law students for sessions on recent developments in the law, trials, and enforcement.
Josephine Aiello LeBeau
Partner
Josephine focuses on matters related to compliance and enforcement of U.S. export control and sanctions.
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.
Michael S. Casey
Partner
Mike Casey is a dual-qualified, Chambers-ranked (Band 1) partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s London office. His practice focuses on advising clients on sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering issues in investigations, counseling, and compliance matters. In addition, he regularly acts as a specialist in mergers, acquisitions, venture financings, lending arrangements, and other types of corporate transactions. He also frequently advises clients on the UK’s National Security and Investment Act and other foreign direct investment review regimes.
Chambers UK noted that Mike is “a one-stop shop for global sanctions advice” who is “very responsive with his provision of highly commercial advice.” The publication also described Mike as “one of the most experienced practitioners in the market” who “understands and takes into consideration any necessary complexities and understands the importance of commerciality when giving recommendations.”
Mike has led numerous internal and government-initiated investigations involving potential violations of sanctions, export controls, anti-money laundering laws, anti-bribery laws, and fraud laws throughout the world. He has also represented individuals in pending and threatened litigation.
Mike regularly advises clients on a wide range of compliance issues. He works with clients to develop and implement state-of-the-art compliance programs, including corporate policies, training programs, and third-party procedures. Further, Mike assists clients with carrying out due diligence for many types of corporate transactions. He has successfully guided dozens of investors and companies through the NSI Act review process.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Mike was a partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis.
Mike is the author of Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance: A Practitioner’s Guide to OFAC, a treatise published by Bloomberg BNA. Additionally, leading legal publications have published more than 45 of his articles. He has been quoted in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Global Investigations Review.
Chambers UK noted that Mike is “a one-stop shop for global sanctions advice” who is “very responsive with his provision of highly commercial advice.” The publication also described Mike as “one of the most experienced practitioners in the market” who “understands and takes into consideration any necessary complexities and understands the importance of commerciality when giving recommendations.”
Mike has led numerous internal and government-initiated investigations involving potential violations of sanctions, export controls, anti-money laundering laws, anti-bribery laws, and fraud laws throughout the world. He has also represented individuals in pending and threatened litigation.
Mike regularly advises clients on a wide range of compliance issues. He works with clients to develop and implement state-of-the-art compliance programs, including corporate policies, training programs, and third-party procedures. Further, Mike assists clients with carrying out due diligence for many types of corporate transactions. He has successfully guided dozens of investors and companies through the NSI Act review process.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Mike was a partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis.
Mike is the author of Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance: A Practitioner’s Guide to OFAC, a treatise published by Bloomberg BNA. Additionally, leading legal publications have published more than 45 of his articles. He has been quoted in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Global Investigations Review.
Jocelyn Chow
Partner
Jocelyn Chow is a regulatory and compliance partner in the Hong Kong office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. With a focus on antitrust, national security, and international trade matters, Jocelyn advises multinational corporations on all aspects of antitrust law, global economic and trade sanctions, export controls, import controls, rules of origin, and foreign investment controls. She works with companies operating across numerous industrial sectors, including defense, bioscience, advanced engineering and technology, aviation, telecommunications and broadcasting, and financial services.
Jodi Daniel
Partner
Jodi Daniel is a nationally recognized leader in digital health law and policy, trusted by health care organizations and technology innovators to navigate the complex and dynamic regulatory landscape of digital health and wellness. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare innovation—including 15 years as a lawyer and senior policymaker at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—Jodi leverages her extensive experience in digital health and health data to deliver strategic, practical advice to clients engaged in groundbreaking products and services that raise novel legal, policy, and ethical issues.
Mark R. Fitzgerald
Partner
Mark is a veteran attorney who advises technology and life sciences companies on corporate law and transactional matters.
Joshua F. Gruenspecht
Partner
Joshua advises domestic and foreign investors, funds, established companies and startups in regulatory, investigative, and enforcement matters.
Jahna Hartwig
Partner
Jahna Hartwig is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she advises domestic and foreign companies on compliance with international trade laws.
Stephen R. Heifetz
Partner
Stephen advises clients on laws and policies at the intersection of international business and national security. He previously served in the U.S. government on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.
Andrea Linna
Partner
Andrea Linna is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is a member of the firm’s digital health industry group and its healthcare practice. With more than 15 years dedicated to healthcare law, Andrea exclusively represents digital health and health tech clients, from emerging companies to established industry players and their venture capital investors.
People
Josephine Aiello LeBeau
Partner
Josephine focuses on matters related to compliance and enforcement of U.S. export control and sanctions.
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.
Michael S. Casey
Partner
Mike Casey is a dual-qualified, Chambers-ranked (Band 1) partner in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s London office. His practice focuses on advising clients on sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering issues in investigations, counseling, and compliance matters. In addition, he regularly acts as a specialist in mergers, acquisitions, venture financings, lending arrangements, and other types of corporate transactions. He also frequently advises clients on the UK’s National Security and Investment Act and other foreign direct investment review regimes.
Chambers UK noted that Mike is “a one-stop shop for global sanctions advice” who is “very responsive with his provision of highly commercial advice.” The publication also described Mike as “one of the most experienced practitioners in the market” who “understands and takes into consideration any necessary complexities and understands the importance of commerciality when giving recommendations.”
Mike has led numerous internal and government-initiated investigations involving potential violations of sanctions, export controls, anti-money laundering laws, anti-bribery laws, and fraud laws throughout the world. He has also represented individuals in pending and threatened litigation.
Mike regularly advises clients on a wide range of compliance issues. He works with clients to develop and implement state-of-the-art compliance programs, including corporate policies, training programs, and third-party procedures. Further, Mike assists clients with carrying out due diligence for many types of corporate transactions. He has successfully guided dozens of investors and companies through the NSI Act review process.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Mike was a partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis.
Mike is the author of Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance: A Practitioner’s Guide to OFAC, a treatise published by Bloomberg BNA. Additionally, leading legal publications have published more than 45 of his articles. He has been quoted in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Global Investigations Review.
Chambers UK noted that Mike is “a one-stop shop for global sanctions advice” who is “very responsive with his provision of highly commercial advice.” The publication also described Mike as “one of the most experienced practitioners in the market” who “understands and takes into consideration any necessary complexities and understands the importance of commerciality when giving recommendations.”
Mike has led numerous internal and government-initiated investigations involving potential violations of sanctions, export controls, anti-money laundering laws, anti-bribery laws, and fraud laws throughout the world. He has also represented individuals in pending and threatened litigation.
Mike regularly advises clients on a wide range of compliance issues. He works with clients to develop and implement state-of-the-art compliance programs, including corporate policies, training programs, and third-party procedures. Further, Mike assists clients with carrying out due diligence for many types of corporate transactions. He has successfully guided dozens of investors and companies through the NSI Act review process.
Prior to joining Wilson Sonsini, Mike was a partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis.
Mike is the author of Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance: A Practitioner’s Guide to OFAC, a treatise published by Bloomberg BNA. Additionally, leading legal publications have published more than 45 of his articles. He has been quoted in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Global Investigations Review.
Jocelyn Chow
Partner
Jocelyn Chow is a regulatory and compliance partner in the Hong Kong office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. With a focus on antitrust, national security, and international trade matters, Jocelyn advises multinational corporations on all aspects of antitrust law, global economic and trade sanctions, export controls, import controls, rules of origin, and foreign investment controls. She works with companies operating across numerous industrial sectors, including defense, bioscience, advanced engineering and technology, aviation, telecommunications and broadcasting, and financial services.
Jodi Daniel
Partner
Jodi Daniel is a nationally recognized leader in digital health law and policy, trusted by health care organizations and technology innovators to navigate the complex and dynamic regulatory landscape of digital health and wellness. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare innovation—including 15 years as a lawyer and senior policymaker at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—Jodi leverages her extensive experience in digital health and health data to deliver strategic, practical advice to clients engaged in groundbreaking products and services that raise novel legal, policy, and ethical issues.
Mark R. Fitzgerald
Partner
Mark is a veteran attorney who advises technology and life sciences companies on corporate law and transactional matters.
Joshua F. Gruenspecht
Partner
Joshua advises domestic and foreign investors, funds, established companies and startups in regulatory, investigative, and enforcement matters.
Jahna Hartwig
Partner
Jahna Hartwig is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she advises domestic and foreign companies on compliance with international trade laws.
Stephen R. Heifetz
Partner
Stephen advises clients on laws and policies at the intersection of international business and national security. He previously served in the U.S. government on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.
Andrea Linna
Partner
Andrea Linna is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is a member of the firm’s digital health industry group and its healthcare practice. With more than 15 years dedicated to healthcare law, Andrea exclusively represents digital health and health tech clients, from emerging companies to established industry players and their venture capital investors.
Related Practices
- Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing
- Antitrust and Competition
- Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
- Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
- Export Control and Sanctions
- FCPA and Anti-Corruption
- Healthcare and FDA Regulatory
- Federal Trade Commission
- Fintech and Financial Services
- National Security and Trade
- Payments
- Strategic Risk and Crisis Management
- Tariffs, Customs, and Import Compliance
Recent Insights
Alerts
California Passes COMPETE Act Extending State Competition Law to Cover Single-Firm Conduct
On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed into law AB 1776—the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy Act (the COMPETE Act). The latest in a series of amendments to the Cartwright Act,1 the COMPETE Act bans monopolization and monopsonization and allows the California attorney general or a California district attorney to bring enforcement actions targeting such conduct.
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Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises SpyGlass Pharma on Acquisition of Advanced Vision Science
On October 1, 2026, SpyGlass Pharma, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment paradigm for patients living with chronic eye conditions, announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Advanced Vision Science (AVS), an ophthalmic medical device company and manufacturer of intraocular lenses (IOLs) and lens materials, for approximately $13 million dollars in cash. This acquisition secures scalable commercial IOL manufacturing capacity for SpyGlass Pharma for its Phase 3 lead product candidate (the BIM-IOL System) and accelerates pathway to adding premium lens options into its IOL-based drug delivery system. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised SpyGlass Pharma on the transaction.
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Recent Events
Affiliated Programs
The Competition Law & Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026, ThoughtLeaders4
Wilson Sonsini partner Jindrich Kloub is moderating the "Insights from EU Member State Regulators" session at The Competition Law & Artificial Intelligence Summit, hosted by ThoughtLeaders4. Jindrich is joined by Yann Guthmann, Head of the Digital Economy Unit at Autorité de la concurrence.
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Affiliated Programs
Digital Markets & Competition Conference 2026
Maureen Ohlhausen, Wilson Sonsini partner and former FTC Acting Chairman, joins the “AI and Antitrust: Competition Challenges in an AI-Driven Economy” panel at the Digital Markets & Competition Conference, hosted by Concurrences and NYU Stern. Maureen is joined by fellow panelists from government and industry, with Trevor Wagener of the Computer & Communications Industry Association moderating.
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