Wilson Sonsini Enters Salt Lake as Silicon Slopes Lure Big Law

Nov. 2, 2021, 5:02 PM UTC

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is opening an office in Salt Lake City, as another Big Law firm is lured to the area for its pool of lawyers and growing start-up scene.

The Silicon Valley-founded law firm said Tuesday it would hire Utah Supreme Court Justice Deno Himonas for the office when he retires in March of next year. The firm also hired former Holland & Hart corporate partner Marc Porter, while Matt Squires, a Seattle-based Wilson Sonsini partner, will relocate there.

Long overlooked, Salt Lake City has been an increasingly popular destination for Big Law firms. The city has ...

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