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In this episode of Brief Encounters, Richard is joined by Daniel Glazer, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in London and a leading advisor to UK tech companies expanding into the US.Together, they explore the realities of scaling across the Atlantic — from the cultural divide in venture capital and the complexities of US fundraising to the legal hurdles founders face when hiring or contracting stateside.Daniel shares hard-won insights on US market entry, including what UK companies often underestimate, how to approach litigation risk, and why understanding market norms is essential to avoid costly missteps.The conversation also touches on aligning with US investors, adapting business practices for American customers, and how to plan expansion strategies with intention - not urgency.Whether you're a founder looking at your next potential move or a legal leader advising high-growth clients, this episode is packed with practical guidance for going global.Daniel's links:Wilson Sonsini: https://www.wsgr.com/en/people/daniel-glazer.html#experienceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcglazer/

Armen Martin is the founding partner and CEO of Foundation Law Group LLP in Los Angeles, specializing in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and securities offerings. Over his distinguished career, he has advised more than 500 companies and been involved in over 150 mergers and acquisitions, as well as 200 venture capital financings totaling over $1 billion. His clients span industries like technology, media, financial services, life sciences, and telecommunications.Previously, Armen practiced at renowned law firms, including Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and DLA Piper, and served as a legal technical advisor for HBO's "Silicon Valley." An adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, Armen also actively mentors startups and serves the community through pro bono work and board service. A UCLA Law graduate, he holds a BA Magna Cum Laude from Claremont McKenna College.Connect with Armen Martin: Website: www.foundationlaw.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armenmartin/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/3486544/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationlawgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationllp TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

The eighteenth Annual International Intellectual Property Lecture was delivered by Robert P. Merges, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professor of Law and Technology at UC Berkeley School of Law, on 18 March 2025.The lecture entitled 'Cousins, Not Twins: Patent Claim Scope vs. The Breadth of Patent Enforcement' took place at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.For more information see:https://www.cipil.law.cam.ac.uk/

The eighteenth Annual International Intellectual Property Lecture was delivered by Robert P. Merges, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professor of Law and Technology at UC Berkeley School of Law, on 18 March 2025.The lecture entitled 'Cousins, Not Twins: Patent Claim Scope vs. The Breadth of Patent Enforcement' took place at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.For more information see:https://www.cipil.law.cam.ac.uk/

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of Luke Liss and the host, and do not represent the views of any referenced organizations.   Join us for a powerful conversation with Luke Liss, Pro Bono Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as he shares his inspiring journey from adversity to advocacy.  Episode 170 delves into Luke's personal experiences as a biracial (Black and White) adoptee, his path to becoming a social justice leader, and his vision for pro bono work.   Luke opens up about the impact of his unique background on his sense of belonging and purpose. He recounts his challenges, including almost dropping out of high school, and how he overcame them to graduate from Stanford Law School.  He emphasizes the crucial role of mentorship in his success and shares insights on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace that goes beyond mere compliance.   This episode explores:   Overcoming adversity: Luke's story of resilience and how he transformed challenges into motivation. The impact of adoption and racial identity: Luke's reflections on his personal journey as a biracial adoptee and its influence on his advocacy work. The power of mentorship: How early mentorship shaped his path to success and the importance of finding mentors. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in action: Practical strategies for creating inclusive environments that uplift everyone. Advocating for marginalized communities: Insights into supporting asylum seekers and immigrants, and how to advocate for change. Pro bono and social justice leadership: Luke's journey to becoming Pro Bono Partner at a top Am Law 50 law firm and his passion for social justice. Career development and leadership: Tips for positioning yourself for leadership roles and confidently asking for what you deserve. Immigration law and advocacy: The challenges and rewards of working in immigration law, especially in the face of political uncertainty. Finding hope and joy in challenging times: Strategies for maintaining resilience and finding purpose amidst uncertainty.   Tune in to hear Luke's remarkable story of resilience, leadership, and advocacy, and gain valuable insights on making a difference in the world.   Connect with us: Connect with Luke at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-liss-a461907/ and https://www.wsgr.com/en/people/luke-a-liss.html.  Follow Luke's work on Instagram at @wsgives or https://www.instagram.com/wsgives/ and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/wsgives/posts/?feedView=all.   Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.   

In the complex landscape of global commerce, the proposed acquisition of the U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel has become a sign of broader geopolitical tensions. Stephen Heifetz from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati dives into what was once a straightforward international business transaction that has now transformed into a high-stakes political chess match, revealing the increasingly fluid boundaries between economic opportunity and national security. At its core, this controversy illuminates how national security has evolved from a clearly defined concept to a politically malleable instrument used for personal gain.

902: AI is reshaping legal services by streamlining tasks and driving innovation, yet it also challenges firms to navigate complex ethical and security issues. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Mike Lucas, Chief Information Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. They discuss the integration of Artificial Intelligence in legal services and how Mike is driving Digital Transformation at one of the world's leading law firms. Mike shares insights on the firm's innovative initiatives, including the development of AI tools like the Neuron platform and pilots with ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. He also delves into the challenges of change management and the ethical considerations of adopting AI in a traditional industry like law.

902: AI is reshaping legal services by streamlining tasks and driving innovation, yet it also challenges firms to navigate complex ethical and security issues. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Mike Lucas, Chief Information Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. They discuss the integration of Artificial Intelligence in legal services and how Mike is driving Digital Transformation at one of the world's leading law firms. Mike shares insights on the firm's innovative initiatives, including the development of AI tools like the Neuron platform and pilots with ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. He also delves into the challenges of change management and the ethical considerations of adopting AI in a traditional industry like law.

In March of this year, the U.S. Justice Department and 16 states filed a sweeping complaint against Apple alleging that it has monopolized and attempted to monopolize US markets for smartphones and “performance” smartphones. At issue is an array of current and past Apple policies and restrictions governing the way that third party applications access and engage on the iPhone platform. Plaintiffs claim that Apple’s failure to open its platform prevents the development of “super apps” and cross-platform functionality that would make it easier and more attractive for Apple users to select or switch to rival smartphones, while in contrast, Apple characterizes its practices as a procompetitive way to differentiate its products and make them more attractive and safe for consumers to use.As this litigation progresses, what are likely to be the most hotly contested—and possibly determinative—issues of fact and law? How will they affect the outcome of the case, including with respect to potential remedies, and further development of the law of monopolization? And, considering how the Apple complaint fits into the Biden Administration’s view of competition in high-tech platform markets, what impact could a potential change in Administrations have? Featuring:Prof. Rebecca Haw Allensworth, Associate Dean for Research, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair of LawHon. Maureen K. Ohlhausen, former Acting Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, Partner, Antitrust and Competition, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiModerator: Deborah Garza, Partner, Rule Garza Howley LLP--To register, click the link above.

With all the conversations on recent advancements in technology, particularly generative AI, we thought we'd revisit our interview with David Wang, chief innovation officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. His career exemplifies the importance of tech innovation and change management in the legal profession. We hope you enjoy. We will return with a new episode next week. The past few years have seen a rise in heads of innovation at Big Law firms. One of the leading voices in this space is David Wang, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's chief innovation officer. David is responsible for overseeing the firm's innovation strategy, the development and implementation of legal technology programs, and supporting and advising both internal and client teams on the legal and operational implications of emerging technologies and business models. He previously practiced corporate and securities law for more than 10 years, working with private and public companies on general corporate and transactional matters. Prior to becoming a lawyer, David was an entrepreneur himself. Under David's leadership, Wilson has received multiple accolades for their innovative use of technology. In this episode, we discuss how David transitioned from the practice of law to leading a cutting-edge innovation and technology team at a Big Law firm, how he manages his portfolio of responsibilities, his decision-making process for taking on new projects, and what excites him most in the legal tech market.

In this episode, Daniel Hawkins at Avail Medsystems and Duane Mancini discuss his background in the medical device industry, his time at Advanced Cardiovascular Systems (Abbot Vascular), Intuitive Surgical, his startup with the founder of Amgen, how he founded Shockwave Medical, his relationship with Antoine Papiernik at Sofinnova Partners, the proper way to challenge voice of customer, the support from Casey McGlynn at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the investment @Shockwave received from Fred Moll at Intuitive Surgical, what he is doing at Avail Medical Systems, asking the right questions, Restore medical, staying the course, being very intentional about who you bring on your team, being mindful of your investors and board members, and so much more. Daniel Hawkins LinkedIn Avail Medsystems Website Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn

On the Energy Gang this week, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott, the Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, and Amy Duffuor, who is a General Partner at Azolla Ventures, a climate-focused investment firm. In this week's episode, the gang start of by discussing the recent outcry over the possible impact of offshore wind development on whales. Although there is no evidence connecting the wind industry's activities to the rise in whale deaths, people are worried that there could be a link. It's an example of the broader issue in energy investment: there can often be tensions and conflicts between what we need to do to tackle the threat of climate change and the interests of local communities and eco-systems. The transition to a low-carbon energy system means building a huge amount of stuff, from wind farms to power lines to lithium mines to flood defenses. The industry is under intense scrutiny to show that it can develop the infrastructure we need in a responsible way. Also on this show: “electrify everything” has been a slogan in the clean energy movement for a long time. Now it is becoming a reality, and gathering momentum. Taking just a couple of recent examples: Poland is building new factories to produce heat pumps that will replace gas boilers for home heating; and the state of California has announced that it wants to move to zero emission vehicles not just for passenger cars and light trucks, but for heavy trucks as well, by the end of 2035. These shifts to use electricity for heating and transport and going to increase the load and strains on grids around the world. How can we make sure that electricity systems can keep up?Finally, Amy's firm Azolla is part of a new coalition called the Venture Climate Alliance, designed to accelerate progress towards net zero emissions. Why do we need yet another group in the financial sector working on climate and emissions? And what is the role of venture capital in the transition to a clean energy system?Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode and follow us on Twitter, we're @theenergygang The Energy Gang is brought to you by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati—the premier legal services provider to technology, life sciences, and clean energy enterprises. Wilson Sonsini has built a leading energy and climate solutions practice and its team is dedicated to a single goal: advancing what's next in the energy industry. For more information about Wilson Sonsini's energy and climate change team, visit wsgr.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a special edition of the Energy Gang this week. New York University's 2040 Now event is an initiative focused on addressing the challenges posed by climate change, and this week the Energy Gang joined in. As part of the week of exercises, talks, exhibitions and discussions, regular Energy Gang member Amy Myers-Jaffe led a workshop on building energy transition scenarios, looking for ways to deepen our understanding of the present and strengthen our predictions about the future. The Energy Gang was there to record live in the Kimmel Center for University Life at NYU. Scenario analysis is particularly useful for analyzing the energy transition, because its trajectory is still uncertain, and a large number of variables can influence outcomes. Some of the most important of those variables are qualitative rather than quantitative, making them hard to analyze in a computer simulation such as an energy systems model. Thinking about a wide range of scenarios is a vital tool for testing assumptions and highlighting alternative possibilities. Amy and host Ed Crooks were joined by Energy Gang regular Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modelling and Analysis at the think-tank Energy Innovation, and by Erin Coughlan de Perez, Dignitas Associate Professor at Tufts University. With contributions from NYU professors, students and invited guests, they discussed the aspects of climate, policy, technology and finance that will shape our energy system and climate over the decades to come. And they ask the question: when we try to predict the future of energy, what are we missing?Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode and follow us on Twitter, we're @theenergygang The Energy Gang is brought to you by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati—the premier legal services provider to technology, life sciences, and clean energy enterprises. Wilson Sonsini has built a leading energy and climate solutions practice and its team is dedicated to a single goal: advancing what's next in the energy industry. For more information about Wilson Sonsini's energy and climate change team, visit wsgr.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alternative sources of power are moving into the spotlight.As the share of dispatchable power in our electricity system declines, with coal-fired plants giving way to variable wind and solar, maintaining reliable supplies to keep the lights on becomes more complex. Investment in wind and solar is still vital for making progress towards net zero emissions, but other sources of low-carbon power are also moving into the spotlight. Those can include nuclear and hydrogen generation, as well as wave and tidal power, but there's another source of renewable energy that's been attracting a lot of attention recently: geothermal. Today geothermal accounts for just 0.5% of renewables-based capacity for electricity generation globally, but some think it could play a much bigger role in the future. In the past few years there has been growing interest in geothermal energy, driven by some exciting innovations. Quaise Energy, for example, is developing a millimeter wave drill that they say could enable them to deliver energy at $40 per MWh. Fervo is a startup working on horizontal drilling for geothermal, enabling them to reach more areas and lowering surface footprints. On the Energy Gang this week, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott, the Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, and by Nneka Kibuule, who is a Principal at Aligned Climate Capital and co-founder of GreenTech Noir. They discuss the potential of geothermal as an energy source, and the important questions over its environmental impact. What are the trade-offs when we develop new sources of low-carbon energy that could help tackle climate change, but create local impacts on sensitive ecosystems?There's a $100 million plan to turn apartments in New York City into Virtual Power Plants, or VPPs. There are now hundreds of VPP projects across the US and Canada, with New York and California being the biggest states. But what exactly are they, and how do they work? In New York City, the plan is to control air-conditioning units in real-time to reduce electricity demand, relieving stress on the grid and helping to cut emissions. Nneka Kibuule explains how Aligned Climate Capital has invested in several businesses developing technologies for VPPs, making it possible to turn homes and businesses into a collective energy resource for utilities and the grid. Finally, the focus on ESG investing continues. When investors and companies look at ESG scores and ratings, are they getting too hung up on the numbers and not paying enough attention to all the other important factors that are more difficult to measure?Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode and follow us on Twitter, we're @theenergygang The Energy Gang is brought to you by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati—the premier legal services provider to technology, life sciences, and clean energy enterprises. Wilson Sonsini has built a leading energy and climate solutions practice and its team is dedicated to a single goal: advancing what's next in the energy industry.   For more information about Wilson Sonsini's energy and climate change team, visit wsgr.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tech.eu had a chance to sit down with Daniel Glazer, managing partner of the London office of American tech law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as he was passing through Brussels.Glazer has been in the tech game for a while, knows a thing or two about what a crisis looks like, and shared his views on how he thinks the general market downturn and economic crisis will affect the European tech ecosystem in the short and long run.We discussed the current (worrying) state of the ecosystem, of course, using the Atomico report on the 'State of European Tech' as reference.We also talked about what the future might bring for both founders and investors, and why a tech-specific law firm like Wilson Sonsini doesn't need to necessarily worry about wanting for work even during a downturn.

The past few years have seen a rise in heads of innovation at Big Law firms. One of the leading voices in this space is David Wang, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's chief innovation officer. David is responsible for overseeing the firm's innovation strategy, the development and implementation of legal technology programs, and supporting and advising both internal and client teams on the legal and operational implications of emerging technologies and business models. He previously practiced corporate and securities law for more than 10 years, working with private and public companies on general corporate and transactional matters. Prior to becoming a lawyer, David was an entrepreneur himself. Under David's leadership, Wilson has received multiple accolades for their innovative use of technology. In today's conversation, we discuss how David transitioned from the practice of law to leading a cutting-edge innovation and technology team at a Big Law firm, how he manages his portfolio of responsibilities, his decision-making process for taking on new projects, and what excites him most in the legal tech market.

This past February, Amara reported on a panel discussion hosted by the ABA Antitrust Law Section on attorney-economist communications and how to enhance efficiency in the relationship between attorneys and economists. We provide a recap of that programming. With special guest: Amara Conteh, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati Hosted by: Gabriela Antonie, Cornerstone Research

Post by:  Adam Turteltaub Antitrust is a long-time risk area for compliance teams to manage, but its longevity does not mean it is not evolving.  New issues arise as times and Administrations in Washington change. Nathan Mendelsohn, Associate in the Washington, DC office of the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati lays out what is new in antitrust in this podcast and in the chapter “Federal Antitrust Law Risks – 2022” in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual. Some areas of antitrust law are well known.  Agreements by competitors to rig bids, allocate markets or set prices are generally considered illegal per se and can open up the door to criminal prosecutions of both individuals and organizations. Other kinds of agreements, he explains, are subject to what is known as the “rule of reason”.  In a nutshell, it calls for an assessment as to whether the agreement makes sense and was not designed just to protect the parties and unfairly hurt others. As for compliance programs in antitrust, the ground is changing.  During the leniency program era, only the first company to self-report anticompetitive behavior received credit.  Its co-conspirators, no matter how good the compliance program, received none.  Then in 2015 the Department of Justice began giving credit for forward looking compliance programs:  what the company had done since the violation to protect against its reoccurrence by strengthening compliance efforts.  Then, beginning in 2019, the Antitrust Division began, at least on paper, giving credit for existing compliance programs.  Thus far, though, no organization has qualified for it. At the same the focus of attention for the DOJ has continued to evolve, most notably when it comes to the labor market.  The division has pursued several cases related to no poach agreements, in which companies agree not to poach each other's workers.  Many believe that this has kept wages lower than they might be.   Non-compete agreements are also under scrutiny. Another trend to watch out for: transnational prosecutions. Listen in to learn more, and be sure to explore what's available in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual.

Post by:  Adam Turteltaub Antitrust is a long-time risk area for compliance teams to manage, but its longevity does not mean it is not evolving.  New issues arise as times and Administrations in Washington change. Nathan Mendelsohn, Associate in the Washington, DC office of the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati lays out what is new in antitrust in this podcast and in the chapter “Federal Antitrust Law Risks – 2022” in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual. Some areas of antitrust law are well known.  Agreements by competitors to rig bids, allocate markets or set prices are generally considered illegal per se and can open up the door to criminal prosecutions of both individuals and organizations. Other kinds of agreements, he explains, are subject to what is known as the “rule of reason”.  In a nutshell, it calls for an assessment as to whether the agreement makes sense and was not designed just to protect the parties and unfairly hurt others. As for compliance programs in antitrust, the ground is changing.  During the leniency program era, only the first company to self-report anticompetitive behavior received credit.  Its co-conspirators, no matter how good the compliance program, received none.  Then in 2015 the Department of Justice began giving credit for forward looking compliance programs:  what the company had done since the violation to protect against its reoccurrence by strengthening compliance efforts.  Then, beginning in 2019, the Antitrust Division began, at least on paper, giving credit for existing compliance programs.  Thus far, though, no organization has qualified for it. At the same the focus of attention for the DOJ has continued to evolve, most notably when it comes to the labor market.  The division has pursued several cases related to no poach agreements, in which companies agree not to poach each other's workers.  Many believe that this has kept wages lower than they might be.   Non-compete agreements are also under scrutiny. Another trend to watch out for: transnational prosecutions. Listen in to learn more, and be sure to explore what's available in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual.

Kaj Rozga, Counsel, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, speaks with Michelle Yost Hale, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Paul Wong, Director, NERA Economic Consulting, about the key takeaways from the Sidibe v. Sutter case, which was a class-action lawsuit filed by consumers in Northern California alleging that Sutter Health engaged in anti-competitive contracting practices; the case ended in Sutter Health's favor. They discuss the two main theories the plaintiffs used to allege Sutter Health's monopolization of medical services, how those theories may have played with the jury, and practical advice for lawyers and economists who are advising health care providers on these issues. From AHLA's Antitrust Practice Group.Watch the conversation here. Watch Kaj Rozga's first video, where he provides more background on the case, here.

TRM Labs delivers cryptocurrency fraud detection and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions to financial institutions and governments worldwide.  Ari Redbord (@ARedbord) is Head of Legal & Government Affairs at TRM. Prior to joining TRM, Ari served at the United States Department of the Treasury as a Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary and the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI). In this capacity, Ari worked with teams from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other Treasury and interagency components on issues related to cryptocurrency, sanctions, the Bank Secrecy Act, and anti-money laundering strategies. Drew Morris (@Drew_Morris) is Legal Counsel at TRM. Prior to TRM, Drew was General Counsel at WorkJam and an Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati LLP.  Show highlights: - Ari's introduction to crypto through experience with North Korea - Why TRM Labs is an important part of the crypto ecosystem - TRM Talks - Comparing the startup environment with work as a prosecutor - What they both learned in previous roles - FATF's final version of its Updated Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach for Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Providers - VASP - What makes a top calibre lawyer - How to network in the legal profession & much more.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced last month that it had teamed up with Workiva Inc. to create an application that automates the S-1 form that companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when going public. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced last month that it had teamed up with Workiva Inc. to create an application that automates the S-1 form that companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when going public. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced last month that it had teamed up with Workiva Inc. to create an application that automates the S-1 form that companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when going public. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball.

Yuan Ji is the Founder and CEO of Erstwhile Mezcal, a company focused on building family values. Yuan had built a successful career practicing law as an Antitrust Attorney for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati before her passion for Mezcal alcohol and her drive to leave the world a better place shifted her career goals. Yuan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and shortly after earned her Master of Science degree. She attended Yale Law School to earn her Doctor of Law degree. In this episode with Yuan Ji How can the distillation process showcase and scale a brand? Can you successfully educate and market mezcal?  Using different agave plant varietals, Yuan Ji creates an assembly of excellent and exceptional flavors for finely crafted mezcal. The distillation process of her experienced producers brings delicate and individual tastes to the mezcal industry. Yuan introduces consumers to an educational look at the distillation process to scale her brand by showing how to cultivate mezcal from plant to bottle. In this special tastings episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks sits down with Yuan Ji, the Founder and CEO of Erstwhile Mezcal, to discuss virtual mezcal tastings and the flavorful personalities of agave. Yuan goes through brewing an assembly of flavors, how she's cultivating a strong female presence in the mezcal industry, and the versatility of producers.

Yuan Ji is the Founder and CEO of Erstwhile Mezcal, a company focused on building family values. Yuan had built a successful career practicing law as an Antitrust Attorney for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati before her passion for Mezcal alcohol and her drive to leave the world a better place shifted her career goals. Yuan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and shortly after earned her Master of Science degree. She attended Yale Law School to earn her Doctor of Law degree. In this episode with Yuan Ji Are you looking to combine a passion for the alcohol industry with family values? How can a brand extend its platform and opportunities to as many families as possible? Yuan Ji is digging beyond the surface of brand ownership and examining the intrinsic values of small family businesses. She has scaled her Mezcal brand to encompass 45 states and does not plan to stop there. Yuan utilizes the strengths and constraints of available environmental ingredients to produce limited and unique Mezcal to market. On this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks talks with Yuan Ji about preserving the family-owned business tradition of brewing Mezcal. Yuan describes how they produce unique limited edition flavors, the value of continuing education of techniques, and how she incorporated her passion for writing to marketing her brand. Stay tuned.

Tom Meister, Co-Founder, COO, and General Counsel at NepFin, discusses Revenue-Based Financing for SaaS (and eCommerce companies), typical terms of such financing, profiles of the companies that should consider it as an option, and many other things.Tom Meister's BioAs COO and General Counsel, Tom manages NepFin's legal affairs and oversees its business operations. Prior to co-founding NepFin, Tom served as Senior Counsel, Capital Markets & Finance at Funding Circle, where he was responsible for the structuring, execution and distribution of Funding Circle's offerings to institutional and accredited investors. Earlier in his career, Tom practiced law as a debt finance attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC and Goodwin Procter LLP.Time Stamps01:15 Tom and NepFin03:10 Revenue-based financing and its growth13:15 Profile of companies that can take revenue-based loan15:20 Terms of RBF loans23:00 Pricing27:30 Lender's security interest, personal guaranty, and covenants32:00 Is RBF good for equity raise?35:00 Main RBF playersSIGN UP at https://www.saashimi.cloud to receive transcripts of the interviews and news about upcoming guests and events.

Join us in The BreakLine Arena for a thoughtful and compelling conversation with Hasani Caraway, General Counsel at Notion. In this episode, Hasani shares how receiving a childhood gift sparked an insatiable curiosity which inspired him to study Computer Science at Prairie View A&M University prior to entering the tech industry.Intrigued by various aspects of the industry, Hasani would later masterfully pivot, deciding to study law at KU Leuven in Belgium, ultimately earning his JD from NYU. His specialties are Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Corporate Law & Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions.Before joining Notion, he served as an Associate for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati as well as the General Counsel at Zendesk. In those respective roles he counseled senior management and boards of directors on fiduciary duties, corporate governance, risk management and employment matters.If you like what you've heard, please subscribe, follow, and rate our show! To learn more about BreakLine Education, check us out at breakline.org.

What happens when a shareholder purchases some of the stock to alter the corporate culture? to invoke social change? Or even to strip a corporation of some of its assets? YLR Host Jeff Hayden is joined tonight by co-host Joshua Borger. Guiding us through this phenomenum: David J. Berger, a partner and co-chair of Corporate Governance at the Silicon Valley firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Derek Zaba, a partner and co-chair of the shareholder activisim practice at Sidley Austin LLP. Questions for Jeff, Josh and their guests? Call toll free at (866) 798-8255.

Make way for change: the change that you are creating within your sphere of influence and the change we would all like to see when it comes to women in tech._____________________________________________________Olga V. Mack is a blockchain and distributed ledger technology strategist, security professional, experienced board director, nationally-recognized author, public speaker, and impactful women’s advocate. She is the CEO of Parley Pro, a collaborative & intuitive contract platform. Olga was instrumental in passing AB 2658 and SB 838, which define blockchain and form a working blockchain group in California. She co-authored Fundamentals of Smart Contracts Security (Momentum Press, March 2019) and she is writing a book about blockchain and distributed ledger technology business models. Olga leads the Smart Contracts Security Alliance to help enterprises innovate in blockchain securely. She spoke at TEDxSanFrancisco about the impact potential of blockchain and smart contracts and at SXSW about blockchain business models. Olga was previously General Counsel at ClearSlide. She also worked at Zoosk, Visa, Yahoo, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. She serves on the California Law Revision Commission (appointed by Governor Jerry Brown).

Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Elon Musk are just three of the names that Larry Sonsini has advised.Larry Sonsini is the founding partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Silicon Valley’s premier law firm, founded in 1961. Sonsini personally worked with legendary companies including Sun Microsystems, Intel, Google, HP, LinkedIn, Netflix, Salesforce, Dropbox, Twitter and hundreds more. Sonsini is the vice chair of Santa Clara’s Board of Trustees.Larry Sonsini is the founding partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Silicon Valley’s premier law firm founded the 1961. Sonsini personally advised founders like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Elon Musk, and has worked with Sun Microsystems, Intel, Google, HP, LinkedIn, Netflix, Salesforce, Dropbox, Twitter and hundreds more. Sonsini is the vice chair of Santa Clara’s Board of Trustees.Sonsini got his undergraduate and J.D. from UC Berkeley in the 1963 & `66, and has focused oncorporate law, corporate governance, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. He has been instrumental in many of the financings, IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, and other key transactions of Silicon Valley and beyond. Fun fact: Sonsini’s son Matthew is married to the sister, Lisa, of previous guest John M. Sobrato.A 2006 NY Times profile called Sonsini, “Powerful, but rarely center stage. While Mr. Sonsini is hardly a shrinking violet, he cultivates the image of Silicon Valley’s most ubiquitous supporting player, often preferring to say his lines behind the scenes. ‘It’s not my job to be in the newspapers,’ he said in a telephone interview. ‘I think my clients like me to be a trusted adviser with a high degree of integrity and stay out of the limelight.’”In this conversation, we discuss what Sonsini has learned about leadership from the CEOs he worked with, what innovations he believes will define the future, the ethics of entrepreneurship, the history and trajectory of Silicon Valley, how he chooses how to spend his time, and his advice for students. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is Josh Bushinsky, Co-Founder & Partner at Trajectory Energy Partners. Trajectory Energy Partners brings together landowners, electricity users, and communities to develop solar energy projects with strong local support. Josh was born in Illinois, and at seven moved with his family to Rochester, New York, where he grew up backpacking. He brings to Trajectory Energy Partners a comprehensive appreciation and commitment to the environment, first working in energy as a visiting researcher at the University of Cape Town. An attorney by trade he has represented the renewable sector at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, as well as worked with the Microgrid Investment Accelerator, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the Natural Resources Defense Council in Beijing. Josh is proud to develop community solar in Illinois and remains an avid hiker — now sharing that skill with his children and family. In today’s episode, we cover: What led Josh to care about the environment, and his path before founding Trajectory Energy Partners The opportunity they saw with community solar, and specifically in the midwest, where it is lesser known Trajectory Energy approach, including how they handle community involvement Criteria that makes a land parcel a good fit Pitch to farmers and the  benefits to them Some of the biggest recurring concerns that come up from farmers and why Benefits to the town of community solar Resistance from utilities and why, and how legislation is required Sellers market - more money out there than good projects What success looks like for Trajectory Long vision, and what opportunities lie in store in the future Broader discussion about climate change and some of Josh’s ideas for the most impactful ways to help Josh’s reflections, after many years working in this problem area Links to topics discussed in this episode: Trajectory Energy Partners: https://trajectoryenergy.com/ Stephen Schneider: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Schneider Waxman-Markey: https://grist.org/article/2009-06-03-waxman-markey-bill-breakdown/ Clean Air Act: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Air_Act_(United_States) White House Council on Environmental Quality: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/ Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati: https://www.wsgr.com/WSGR/Default.aspx OPEC: https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/ The Paris Agreement: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement Jon Carson: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/author/jon-carson Renewable portfolio standard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_portfolio_standard Green bank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_bank You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests. Enjoy the show!

Today we talk to Kimball Parker, President of SixFifty, the technology subsidiary of top technology law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Early in his legal career, Kimball faced a personal example of how the legal system's labyrinth-like complexity is harming millions of people who cannot afford attorneys. This led to a fascinating career as a legal tech founder interested in ways to increase access to legal information and services. We talk about how severe the Access to Justice gap in the legal industry really is and how technology and automation can help provide a solution. Now, in his role at the helm of 650, he is able to create and provide solutions with minimal attorney time spent. He also discusses collaborations with legal design labs at law schools and how they can contribute to addressing the severe gap between the supply of attorney time and the immense need for legal services. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

Harry Plant has placed himself in the right place at the right time multiple times. From a run at legendary Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as the Internet was coming of age, to working as investment banker, he learned about business success from multiple vantage points. After taking some time to help raise his children, Harry joined Stanford Law School classmate and Aeris CEO Marc Jones as VP of Social Impact at Aeris Communications. Harry and Aeris do not view philanthropy as a separate check writing exercise, but an integrated part of the company. Their efforts are helping people in developing world gain access to clean drinking water, preserve vaccines, use tractors to improve farming efficiencies and more.

Charles J. Andres, Associate, Intellectual Property with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR), joins Rich Bendis for BioTalk. This episode they discuss his career, the opportunities/challenges in this industry, and WSGR's role in the BioHealth Capital Region

The team discusses the FCC’s new rules on the reassigned number database rule that isn’t actually a reassigned number database. We also bring you up to speed on the multi-millions of dollars that have been swirling around in the class action space with some big class settlements and fee awards. And to cap off the first season of the Ramble, we bring you not one but two special interviews. This week we’re joined by Tonia Klausner, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati who was officially anointed by the Baron as the “Queen” of the TCPA. Here Tonia and the Baron discuss views and insights on the hottest TCPA topics, including the latest on ATDS, the Supreme Court’s cert grant in the PDR case, and more! We’re also joined by Peggy Daley, Managing Director at the Berkley Research Group who tells the Czar all about the intel and other helpful services she’s able to provide to investigate class action Plaintiffs and pick apart their experts.

Technological transformations are raising a host of legal and economic issues that are keeping competition law academics very busy! But are there risks to academic independence in the era of big tech? And are they any different to the experience with big oil, big tobacco, big pharma? Recently there has been publicity surrounding the extent to which large tech companies are funding academic research that supports their policy and legal objectives.  Some are concerned that this threatens the integrity and value of the academic enterprise, particularly when there is non-disclosure of funding or potential conflicts of interest. Others are more accommodating, conscious of the impact of cut backs in government funding for research and keen to see greater engagement between universities and private enterprise. In this episode of Competition Lore, we hear from one of the antitrust scholars in the thick of the debate.  Professor Daniel Sokol is from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and is also an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a client of which is Google. Danny shares his thoughts on being implicated personally in the campaign against so-called “Google Academics” and we talk about what it means to be a modern day scholar with a range of roles inside and outside of academia. Here is a sample of Danny’s recent work in relation to antitrust issues and big tech: The Cambridge Handbook of Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and High Tech, 2017 Understanding Online Markets and Antitrust Analysis, 2017 (with Jingyuan Mua) Responding to Antitrust and Information Technology, 2017 Does Antitrust Have a Role to Play in Regulating Big Data?, 2016 (with Roisin Comerford) The Broader Implications of Merger Remedies in High Technology Markets, 2014 The Google Transparency Project report referred in the episode can be found here. Featuring regular cut-through interviews with leading thinkers, movers and shakers, Competition Lore is a podcast series that engages us all in a debate about the transformative potential and risks of digitalised competition. Join Caron Beaton-Wells, Professor in Competition Law at the University of Melbourne, to tackle what it means to participate as a competitor, consumer or citizen in a digital economy and society. Competition Lore is produced by Written & Recorded.

In 1978, Judge Robert Bork published the book The Antitrust Paradox. The Antitrust Paradox has become one of the most influential authorities on antitrust policy, changing the landscape of American antitrust law forever. Since its publication, The Antitrust Paradox has been cited by over 100 different United States courts, and its reasoning has often been adopted by the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Bork argued the original intent of the Sherman Act and other American antitrust laws was to protect competition itself rather than consumers. The result of this flawed approach was certain market practices such as vertical integration and price discrimination, which posed no threat to consumers, were still outlawed in favor of competition, even if this competition lead to an overall harm to the consumer. Instead, Judge Bork advocated for a consumer welfare standard, where violations of antitrust law would be measured solely by their affect on consumers. Jude Bork’s articulation of these principles in The Antitrust Paradox had a lasting impact that can be felt in antitrust law to this day.Featuring: Susan Creighton, Partner, Co-Chair, antitrust practice, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiAndrew Finch, Principal Deputy Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of JusticeCharles (Rick) Rule, Co-Chair, Antitrust Group, Paul|WeissHon. Joshua Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law schoolModerator: Judge Laurence Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia

In 1978, Judge Robert Bork published the book The Antitrust Paradox. The Antitrust Paradox has become one of the most influential authorities on antitrust policy, changing the landscape of American antitrust law forever. Since its publication, The Antitrust Paradox has been cited by over 100 different United States courts, and its reasoning has often been adopted by the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Bork argued the original intent of the Sherman Act and other American antitrust laws was to protect competition itself rather than consumers. The result of this flawed approach was certain market practices such as vertical integration and price discrimination, which posed no threat to consumers, were still outlawed in favor of competition, even if this competition lead to an overall harm to the consumer. Instead, Judge Bork advocated for a consumer welfare standard, where violations of antitrust law would be measured solely by their affect on consumers. Jude Bork’s articulation of these principles in The Antitrust Paradox had a lasting impact that can be felt in antitrust law to this day.Featuring: Susan Creighton, Partner, Co-Chair, antitrust practice, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiAndrew Finch, Principal Deputy Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of JusticeCharles (Rick) Rule, Co-Chair, Antitrust Group, Paul|WeissHon. Joshua Wright, Executive Director, Global Antitrust Institute, Antonin Scalia Law schoolModerator: Judge Laurence Silberman, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia

In this episode of Research Realized, Kirsten Leute speaks with Vern Norviel, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, about his experiences in licensing startups to universities. This is part two of a two-part interview.

In this episode of Research Realized, Kirsten Leute speaks with Vern Norviel, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, about his advice in working with attorneys as a startup company. This is part one of a two-part interview.

Law firm leaders from Wilson Sonsini and Orrick were joined by in-house leaders from Workday and Malwarebytes to talk about the state of the legal industry at this month's Big Law Business Summit-West. This episode of the our podcast was recorded live at the Summit. The panel was moderated by Michael Hytha of Bloomberg News and includes Ed Brown, ‎Vice President and General Counsel, Malwarebytes; Katie Martin, Chair of the Board, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Jim Shaughnessy, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Workday; and Mitch Zuklie, Chairman and CEO, Orrick. Big Law Business https://biglawbusiness.com/ Subscribe to the Big Law Business podcast on iTunes. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/big-l…d1074067483?mt=2 Want to receive more stories like this in your inbox every morning? Subscribe to our daily newsletter! about.bna.com/big-law-business-newsletter Podcast Sponsors DMX www.epiqsystems.com/how-we-help/edi…covery/dmx-demo Bloomberg Law www.bloomberglaw.com

What are the critical steps a European startup founder must make when plotting expansion to the United States? On that topic Seedcamp partner Carlos Espinal is joined by Dan Glazer, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) - the US law firm which has represented the likes of tech titans Apple and Netscape over the course of its illustrious history. Dan recently co-led the WSGR team supporting UK-based technology company Improbable in its $502 million Series B round of venture financing led by SoftBank Group Corp - the largest-ever Series B investment in Europe and also the biggest venture financing round by a private British company in history. He leads the New York office's technology transactions practice, and is also a member of the firm’s US expansion practice, with a focus on advising UK and other non-US technology and growth companies on US expansion, fundraising, and strategic partnership transactions. Discussing the 'different risk environment' for startups and established businesses in the US, Dan cautions that founders afford themselves '3 to 6 months preparation in advance' of setting up shop in America, 'because you don't want to find you've pushed the button go on your entire US business but you can't staff it appropriately'. He walks through the 10 key areas founders should focus on - from legal incorporation and immigration to HR, admin and government support. Learn more about how American cultural differences can affect hiring, why Delaware is the 'Esperanto' of legal jurisdictions and the the difference in US and European legal environments for startups. Show notes: Carlos Medium: sdca.mp/2entVR3 Seedcamp: www.seedcamp.com WSGR: www.wsgr.com US Expansion in 10 Steps: www.wsgr.com/PDFs/10-steps-us-expansion.pdf Related bio links: Carlos: linkedin.com/in/carloseduardoespinal / twitter.com/cee Dan: linkedin.com/in/danielcglazer / twitter.com/danielcglazer

Recorded in March 2017 - Vijaya Gadde ’00 is Twitter’s General Counsel, leading the company’s legal, trust and safety, and public policy teams. She previously served as a Legal Director at Twitter, where she managed the international and corporate legal teams. Prior to joining Twitter in 2011, Gadde was Senior Director, Legal at Juniper Networks; previously, for nearly a decade, she was an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. While at WSGR, Gadde acted as counsel to the New York Stock Exchange’s Proxy Working Group and Committee on Corporate Governance. She earned a JD from New York University School of Law and a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. She is @vijaya on Twitter.

For the next two weeks, the Fordham IPLJ Podcast will feature the Fordham IPLJ Symposium, divided into the opening presentation and three panels on various intellectual property topics. In this episode, listen to the IP Licensing & Antitrust Panel. Panelists will discuss the proposed update to the Antitrust Guidelines For the Licensing of Intellectual Property. Moderator: Professor Mark Patterson. Panelists: David Hecht, Associate at Steptoe & Johnson LLP; Frederick Juckniess, Partner at Schiff Hardin LLP; David Reichenberg, Of Counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Michael E. Salzman, Partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP   (Audio only file will be added next week)

In this episode, Dan Glazer, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on raising transatlantic funding and setting up a US expansion the right way. (Pardon us for the few sound glitches throughout)

"The most boring yet valuable podcast in a16z history" -- he (our guest Joe Grundfest) said it, not we! That's because in this episode of the a16z Podcast, Stanford law professor and former SEC commissioner Grundfest -- and securities litigation lawyer Nicki Locker of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati -- discuss not just the importance, but the almost literary balance ("somewhere between haiku and Tolstoy") behind doing board meeting minutes just right. Yes, that's right: this is a podcast all about board minutes. But it is arguably the most "valuable litigation insurance you can buy for free” ... especially if you learn to create a record that can survive an attack by a conspiracy theorist.

John Roos, CEO of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, has represented many major Silicon Valley companies during mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. In this lecture, he describes many of the lessons he's learned since joining the firm in 1988, including building a brand, taking risks, and the importance of integrity.