Wilson Sonsini Adds Irell Litigator Who Won ‘Amazing Race’ (1)

Irell & Manella litigator and a former winner of the reality TV show “The Amazing Race” Victor Jih has joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in its Los Angeles office.

The Palo Alto-based law firm snagged Jih as a partner in its litigation department. He’ll be a member of the firm’s internet strategy and litigation practice.

Jih, who had been at Irell & Manella since 2015, is just the latest departure from the firm which last month announced a pivot toward litigation, particularly IP and complex business matters, and away from “non-core practice areas.”

Though Jih initially joined the litigation ...