2008-06-12 23:28:38 -

- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that senior management will be presenting at the William Blair & Company's 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference.

The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 3:10 PM Central Time in Chicago, Illinois. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live. To access the webcast, go to: www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast. A replay of the presentation will be available until Friday, July 18, 2008.

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 603 stores, seven mail order 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
Erica Gutierrez, 415-616-8332
Investor Relations Administration