Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) announced today that senior management will be presenting at the Telsey Advisory Group 1^st Annual Consumer Conference.

Our presentation at the Telsey Advisory Group 1^st Annual Consumer Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 2:05 PM Eastern Time in New York, NY. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live. To access the webcast, go to: http://www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast. A replay of the presentation will be available until Monday, June 29, 2009.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a nationwide specialty retailer of high quality products for the home. These products, representing six distinct merchandise strategies – Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home – are marketed through 627 stores, seven direct mail catalogs and six e-commerce websites.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Sharon L. McCollam, 415-616-8775
Executive Vice President, COO and CFO
Stephen C. Nelson, 415-616-8754
Director, Investor Relations
Kim Khalvati, 415-616-8332
Investor Relations Administration