DLA Piper
Chicago, IL · Led by Simon Levine
Revenue
$3.7B
Lawyers
4,500+
Offices
90
Founded
2005
About DLA Piper
DLA Piper is the ultimate global law firm, with more offices in more countries than any competitor. Born from a bold 2005 mega-merger, they created a legal network that spans every major business hub on the planet. If you need a lawyer in Shanghai, Sao Paulo, or San Francisco, DLA Piper already has boots on the ground.
Practice Areas
Notable Alumni
George Mitchell (U.S. Senate Majority Leader)
Rudy Giuliani (Mayor of New York City)
Fun Fact
DLA Piper has offices in over 40 countries, making it one of the most geographically spread law firms in history. Their name comes from predecessors Dla (UK), Piper Rudnick (US), and Gray Cary (US).
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