X0303 4 2010-05-26 1 0000719955 WILLIAMS SONOMA INC WSM 0001225919 LESTER HOWARD 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109 1 1 0 0 CHAIRMAN & CEO Common Stock 2010-05-26 4 M 0 35195 0 A 2053139 I by Trust Common Stock 512 I by Managed Account Restricted Stock Units 2010-05-26 4 M 0 35195 0 D Common Stock 35195 249501 D Restricted Stock Units 2010-05-26 4 A 0 125000 0 A Common Stock 125000 374501 D Restricted Stock Units 2010-05-26 4 A 0 125000 0 A Common Stock 125000 499501 D Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock. The restricted stock units vested on Mr. Lester's retirement on May 26, 2010 pursuant to the terms of Mr. Lester's retirement and consulting agreement dated January 25, 2010 (the "Consulting Agreement"). These units will vest in monthly installments through December 29, 2012 per the terms of the Consulting Agreement. Vested shares, or cash as applicable, will be delivered to the reporting person on the last business day of each calendar year. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value on the vest date of one share of WSM common stock. By: Attorney-in-Fact: Laurel Pies For: Howard Lester 2010-05-27