A 'reasonable person' is a legal fiction I'm pretty sure I've never met.

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Wilson Sonsini

Rank #44 Founded 1963

Overview

Wilson Sonsini, founded in Palo Alto with a history deeply rooted in the evolution of Silicon Valley, is a leading U.S. law firm that specializes in technology, corporate, intellectual property, securities and venture capital work and also serves life sciences companies, venture capitalists and investment banks. The firm has about 1,028 attorneys, reported $1,432,000,000 in gross revenue for 2024, and ranks 43rd on the NLJ 500, 39th on the 2025 Am Law 200 and 43rd on the 2024 Global 200. Known for its IP prowess and market-leading venture capital practice, Wilson Sonsini combines an entrepreneurial, hardworking yet affable West Coast culture with a global footprint, headquartered in Palo Alto and maintaining offices across the United States and abroad.

Key Statistics

Employees ~1.9k employees
Revenue $1.4B
Locations 17 locations
Years in Operation 62 years

Top 5 Office Locations

Palo Alto, CA San Francisco, CA Washington, DC New York, NY Seattle, WA

A good lawyer knows the law; a great lawyer knows the judge.

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