X0303 4 2010-11-12 0 0001212545 WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION WAL 0001187511 Sarver Robert Gary C/O WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION ONE E WASHINGTON STREET PHOENIX AZ 85004 1 1 0 0 Chairman and CEO Common Stock 2010-11-12 5 A 0 E 2527 0.00 A 2545750 D Common Stock 3160 I By 401(k) Plan Common Stock 30000 I By Robert G. Sarver Trust dtd 09/29/1997 Common Stock 189758 I By Sarver Family Trust Dated 09/29/1997 Common Stock 30000 I By Spouse Common Stock 16022 I By SF III Ltd Partnership Common Stock 33105 I By Vulture II Corporation Common Stock 4000 I By The Harrison H. Hilton Trust These shares are issuable in respect of common stock that represent a portion of the reporting person's salary, net of withholdings and deductions, that fully vest on the date of the grant. Once vested the common stock will become transferrable to the reporting person on a pro rata basis as the Company repays TARP Funds, in increments of no less than 25%. TARP Funds include any funds received pursuant to the United States Government's Troubled Asset Relief Program. Reflects current shares held in the 401(k) Plan to include Employer match. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. /s/ Dale Gibbons (Attorney-in-fact) 2010-11-15