Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Expands Litigation Practice

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Victor Jih has joined the firm's litigation department as partner in the Los Angeles office. He will be a member of the internet strategy and litigation practice.

Jih has extensive experience as a commercial litigator at both the trial and appellate levels. He represents companies in a broad array of complex business disputes, including First Amendment, unfair competition, consumer privacy, class action defense, contract, employment law, and other commercial litigation matters.

With a focus on intellectual property and litigation in the entertainment and media industry, Jih has worked with clients in a variety of sectors, including internet, hardware, software, and retail. He represents businesses at all stages of development—from start-ups to motion picture studios and leading technology companies—and draws upon his diverse legal experience and sophisticated understanding of intellectual property issues in business disputes to develop novel solutions to the most difficult and complex problems.

In addition to his litigation work, Jih advises companies on avoiding legal risk and related issues, including protection of intellectual property, fair use, and infringement.

"Victor's addition to our firm enhances our Southern California presence and adds even greater experience to our highly successful internet strategy and litigation practice—one known for establishing important legal precedents in cases involving online IP, privacy, the First Amendment, online advertising, and other key areas," said Doug Clark, managing partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. "Victor has established himself as a valued resource for media, entertainment, internet, and other technology companies confronted by challenging legal disputes and business controversies."

Jih most recently was a litigation partner in the Los Angeles office of Irell & Manella. He has been recognized as a top copyright and media and entertainment lawyer by Legal 500, and was named among the "Most Influential Minority Lawyers" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Jih received his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1996, and his B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1993.

About Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Wilson Sonsini represents clients in a broad range of legal disciplines that address the principal challenges faced by the management and boards of directors of business enterprises. Known worldwide for its representation of technology and life sciences clients, Wilson Sonsini is a leading corporate law firm, representing clients in capital markets, M&A, private equity, venture finance, and technology transactions. The firm's recognized litigation and trial practice represents clients in antitrust, class action, commercial, governance, IP, privacy, securities, and other types of contested matters. Wilson Sonsini's also has a substantial and growing regulatory and compliance practice, advising clients as to antitrust, consumer products, CFIUS and FCPA, FDA, international trade, privacy and other matters. With deep roots in Silicon Valley, Wilson Sonsini has offices in Austin; Beijing; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, DE. For more information, visit www.wsgr.com.

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