Exhibit 5.1
OPINION OF WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
October 19, 2018
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
3000 Tannery Way
Santa Clara, California 95054
Re: Registration Statement on FormS-8
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have examined the Registration Statement on FormS-8 (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed by Palo Alto Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof, in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of 248,454 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance pursuant to the RedLock Inc 2015 Stock Plan and (which plan is referred to herein as the “Plan” and which shares of Common Stock are referred to herein as the “Shares”).
On the basis of the foregoing, and in reliance thereon, we are of the opinion that the Shares, when issued and sold in the manner referred to in the Plan and pursuant to the agreements that accompany the Plan, will be legally and validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable.
We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and further consent to the use of our name wherever appearing in the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.
Very truly yours, |
WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI Professional Corporation |
/s/ Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. |