Wilson Sonsini Expects ‘Millions’ from New App at $7,500 a Doc

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati made more than $100,000 in sales during its first week offering subscriptions to an app that helps companies comply with California’s new privacy law, and the leader of the firm’s tech subsidiary said he expects the tool will generate “millions.”

The cloud-based app, sold by a Wilson Sonsini software development subsidiary launched in February, is an example of law firms’ nascent interest in selling subscription-style legal services via online platforms.

Delivering documents and legal advice straight to clients without a lawyer directly involved remains rare in Big Law. The new app from Wilson Sonsini ...