Dr. Ali R. Alemozafar is a partner at Wilson Sonsini. He focuses on IP counseling and works with companies at various stages of growth, from pre-financing startups to public companies. Prior to practicing law, Ali was an accomplished academic, acquiring his bachelor's in chemical engineering from Cornell and earning a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Stanford. Ali was exposed to the field of patent law while at Stanford; he went on to earn his JD from UCSF Law. This interview covers Ali's career timeline and speaks to his passion for the STEM field and the companies he helps daily.