Overview
Established in 2019, Willkie’s San Francisco office provides comprehensive legal services tailored to the Bay Area’s dynamic business environment. Home to approximately 50 attorneys, we focus on complex litigation and class actions, intellectual property, corporate transactions, and insurance matters. As part of Willkie’s global network, our San Francisco team collaborates with colleagues across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.
Diversity and inclusion are central to Willkie’s culture, and our San Francisco office reflects this commitment. Most of our associates are women, people of color, and/or identify as LGBTQ+, and our office is co-managed by leaders who embody this diversity. A diverse team enhances our ability to serve clients and strengthens our collaborative approach.
Also among the hallmarks of our core values and culture is our long-standing commitment to serving the underprivileged, promoting social justice, and supporting the communities in which we live and work. The Willkie San Francisco Foundation partners with nonprofits and supports educational initiatives for underprivileged youth and families. Recent projects include working with Urban Alchemy to transform a lot in the Tenderloin into a fully staffed community center.
Complex Litigation and Class Actions
Our San Francisco litigation team is a trusted partner in high-stakes disputes across industries such as technology, consumer brands, life sciences, and financial services. We have particular strength in litigating cutting-edge privacy class actions and disputes. We also represent clients in bet-the-company disputes, class actions in other areas and arbitration, offering strategic counsel on trade secrets, employee mobility and fiduciary duty claims.
Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Strategy
Our San Francisco office serves as a driving force for Willkie’s efforts in data privacy litigation. We represent major technology companies in disputes, regulatory compliance and data protection matters, providing tailored, innovative solutions. Our local team brings extensive experience in managing privacy-related challenges, solidifying our reputation as a leader in data privacy law.
White-Collar Defense and Investigations
We represent clients in high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions by the DOJ, SEC and state attorneys general. Our team also conducts internal investigations and counsels corporations and special committees. We have defended clients against allegations of fraud, insider trading, trade secret theft and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, delivering practical solutions in sensitive matters.
Corporate and Financial Services
Our corporate team advises on private equity and other corporate transactions as well as executive compensation matters, offering seamless guidance across the deal life cycle. We support clients in the technology, fintech and healthtech sectors, providing integrated advice on structuring, negotiation, execution and post-deal integration. Our collaborative approach ensures success in complex domestic and international transactions.
Intellectual Property
Our IP team protects clients’ most valuable assets through patent, copyright trade secret, and software-related litigation. We have extensive experience with cutting-edge technologies like semiconductors, cellular devices and medical devices. With numerous cases tried to verdict, we deliver outcomes that safeguard our clients’ innovations and market positions.
Insurance Transactional, Regulatory and Litigation
Our attorneys counsel life and property-casualty insurers, reinsurers, private equity investors and insurtech companies on compliance, transactions and disputes. We provide strategic guidance on regulatory matters and mergers and acquisitions, leveraging Willkie’s global insurance platform to address clients’ evolving needs. Our tailored solutions help clients thrive in a complex and dynamic market.