# Douglas J. Clark

> Douglas J. Clark is a startup investor at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Palo Alto). See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/wilson-sonsini-goodrich-rosati)
- Location: Palo Alto, United States
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-clark-a15aa577

Douglas J. Clark is a startup investor at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto. Douglas J. Clark is co-managing partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Since joining the firm in May 1993 as a litigator, Doug has focused primarily on securities litigation, representing defendants in more than 70 class and derivative actions. Among many other successful outcomes for clients, he secured dismissals for Acxiom in severalsecurities and privacy class actions at the pleading stage, as well as a dismissal on behalf of Janus Capital and its directors and officers in a Dodd-Frank "say on pay" case that is considered one of the leading decisions in the area. Doug also has represented numerous companies in SEC investigations and exchange inquiries, and advises companies and their boards of directors on governance, investigatory, and compliance matters. His clients span a wide range of industries, including software and Internet, financial services, hardware and semiconductors, energy and clean technology, retail, media and entertainment, and life sciences.In addition to serving as co-managing partner, Doug was the leader of the firm's litigation department for seven years. He also has chaired the firm's Compensation Committee and served as a member of many other key committees, including the Policy Committee.

## About Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

VC Fund · Palo Alto, United States

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. They represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks thatfinance and advise them. The firm's broad range of services and practice areas are focused on addressing the principal challenges faced by the management, boards of directors, shareholders, and in-house counsel of their clients.The firm is nationally recognized for providing high-quality services to address the legal solutions required by its enterprise and financial institution clients. Their services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities class action litigation, intellectual property litigation, antitrust counseling and litigation, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, and employee benefits and employment law, among other areas. Their distinguished international roster of clients span a wide variety of industries, including information technology, life sciences, energy and clean technology, media and entertainment, communications, retail, and financial services.

5 contacts available at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| David Wanek | Law Clerk | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/david-wanek |
| Donald E. Bradley | General Counsel | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/donald-e-bradley |
| Douglas J. Clark | Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/douglas-j-clark |
| Jeffrey Saper | Vice Chairman | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jeffrey-d-saper |
| Jim Jensen | Member/Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jim-jensen-4 |

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