Our Values

Excellence

We consistently perform outstanding, high-quality work on behalf of our clients. We are committed to delivering proactive, expert advice specifically tailored to every client and situation we encounter.

Innovation and Creativity

We enjoy challenging the status quo and are not afraid to think outside the box to devise unique solutions to complex challenges. We constantly search for better, more effective ways to serve our clients and strengthen our firm.

Teamwork and Collaboration

We work together both within and across groups to provide clients with comprehensive legal services based on our collective knowledge and experience. This collaboration results in increased efficiency and productivity, while fostering a more positive, connected work culture.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital components of our firm. Diversity of thought, experience, identity, and background, as well as an inclusive culture, enable us to deliver greater value to our clients, provide a richer work experience to our employees, and make meaningful, lasting contributions to our communities.

Work Ethic

We take our work seriously and routinely go above and beyond what’s required, completing every assignment to the best of our ability. We also make a concerted effort to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of others.

Mentoring and Training

We commit to fostering the careers of the next generation to ensure the future success of our people and our firm. We provide mentorship, collaboration, training, and learning and development opportunities. In doing so, we share the knowledge of our experienced colleagues and alumni, and honor our deep roots in Silicon Valley’s unique climate of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurial

As a firm, not only do we support innovative, cutting-edge entrepreneurs and start-ups, but we ourselves have an entrepreneurial spirit and a dynamic business mindset that we bring to bear for the benefit of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing best-in-class, business-oriented advice to position our clients for success.

Integrity and Ethics

We build trust by acting with honesty and holding ourselves accountable for our actions at all times. We strive to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in everything we do.

Respect and Support

We treat everyone with dignity and respect, making a point to solicit feedback, listen to concerns, and be inclusive as it relates to important conversations and decision-making. We support each other, whether through mentorship, pitching in to help when needed, or accommodating personal situations with kindness and understanding.

Transparency

We aim to be transparent in our decision-making and governance, and to communicate honestly and openly both within and outside our firm. This builds trust, increases efficiency, and encourages mutual respect, enabling us to develop stronger relationships with colleagues and clients.

Commitment to Community and the Environment

We are committed to the local communities in which we live and work, as demonstrated by our pro bono legal services, financial support, and volunteer contributions to organizations and individuals in need. At Wilson Sonsini, pro bono hours are treated like any other billable work for advancement and compensation purposes. We are also committed to sustainability and reducing our firm’s impact on the environment.