Western Alliance Bancorporation Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2014 financial results after the market closes on Monday, April 21, 2014. Chairman and CEO Robert Sarver and CFO Dale Gibbons will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 to discuss the Company's performance.

Participants may access the call by dialing 1-888-317-6003 using the pass code 4395570 or via live audio webcast using the website link: http://services.choruscall.com/links/wal140422.html

The webcast is also available through the Company’s website at www.westernalliancebancorp.com. Participants should log in at least 15 minutes early to receive instructions. The call will be recorded and made available for replay after 2:00 p.m. ET April 22nd through May 6th at 9:00 a.m. ET by dialing 1-877-344-7529 using the conference number – 10044322.

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is a leading bank holding company providing comprehensive business banking and related financial services through its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank. With local teams of experienced bankers, the bank provides a superior level of capabilities, products and service, to assist the growth of local businesses and the quality of life in the markets it serves. In addition to a national platform of specialized financial service units, the bank operates full service banking divisions in its local markets as Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank. Western Alliance Bancorporation is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.