Wilson Sonsini Names Capital Markets Chief Rezwan Pavri as Chair
Event summary
- Rezwan Pavri appointed chair of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, effective July 29, 2026.
- Pavri succeeds Tony Jeffries, whose term ended July 28, 2026.
- Pavri will work with co-CEOs Caz Hashemi and Megan Baier on strategy and growth.
- Firm has over 1,000 attorneys across 17 offices globally.
The big picture
Wilson Sonsini's appointment of Rezwan Pavri as chair underscores its commitment to capital markets expertise during a period of rapid change in the legal industry. The move comes as law firms increasingly specialize in serving high-growth technology and innovation economy clients, with Wilson Sonsini positioning itself for its next phase of expansion.
What we're watching
- Strategic Alignment
- How Pavri's capital markets expertise will shape Wilson Sonsini's growth strategy under new leadership.
- Industry Positioning
- Whether the firm can maintain its dominance in serving innovation economy clients amid legal sector consolidation.
- Talent Management
- The pace at which Wilson Sonsini integrates Pavri's leadership with co-CEOs Hashemi and Baier's operational focus.
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