DLA Piper LLP (US) > Silicon Valley, United States > Firm Profile

‘The lawyers are extremely responsive, thoughtful and comprehensive in their advice, and pleasant to work with.’

‘Excellent client service and medical device knowledge; flexible billing arrangements.’

‘One of Chris Campbell’s many great strengths is to advise on the strategy on complex cross-border cases and to give guidance on the “big picture”, while also keeping all the relevant details in mind.’

‘Lucas Przymusinski is responsive and thoughtful with his guidance.’

‘Katie Insogna is a highly skilled lawyer. Her area of expertise spans both high- stakes litigation and regulatory counseling, and she excels at both. She is great at providing guidance on a day-to-day basis, and is even better under pressure.’

‘This team is like an extension of the in-house team. They understand our business as well as we do. Their deep licensing/IP knowledge is only matched by their business practicality. They are the utmost trusted advisors.’

‘The team is incredibly sharp, dedicated, efficient and responsive. They take the time to learn about and understand our business, which is critically important for fast-growing companies like ours. We view them as a partner: they aren’t just reactive to our needs, they help us look ahead and avoid issues down the line, and they’re in the trenches with us on every deal. This is all in addition to top-notch legal work.’

‘Value the depth and breadth of the cyber team with the addition of Justine Phillips and her group.’

‘Justine Phillips and Chelsea Staskiewicz are engaging, intelligent, super responsive, available at all hours of the day, days of the week. Able to quickly get to the bottom of issues, amazing connectivity with a network of wonderful service providers. Wonderful ability to explain complex issues to non-cyber folks’

‘Eric DeSilva is an excellent lawyer with a firm substantive expertise on spectrum and telecom policy and legal issues. Eric produces top notch work faster than what seems humanly possible. The team also has great, reliable associates.’

‘The DLA Piper Telecom Group combines extensive substantive knowledge, in-depth technical expertise, and astute political savvy. They have tremendous experience and are unmatched in their responsiveness. The members of the group plainly know the law, but what makes them stand out is their ability to provide reliable guidance where legal precedent is absent or not clear.

‘Edward “Smitty” Smith is a rising Super Star. He is the total package that brings together the bright lawyer, insightful business acumen and advocacy skills. He is comfortable in the C-suite, in the halls of gov’t, and in the courtroom. He can do it all.’

‘Tony Lin has a ton of experience and is able to provide solid strategic direction and advice.’

‘I have worked closely with DLA Piper team members in regard to regulatory matters, and in particular with Michael Senkowski, Nancy Victory, Edward “Smitty” Smith, and Peter Karanjia. They are a phenomenal team, at the top of their field. They work incredibly hard, generate high quality work product, and are available 24/7 for whatever we need.’

‘Michael Senkowski – great strategist, has deep, unparalleled experience, and is also willing to roll up his sleeves and get the work done himself as needed, regardless of when needed. He is on call 24/7, and has amazing poise under pressure.

‘Nancy Victory – also a great strategist and a pillar of the DLA Piper team that has supported us for years; she is a model for client service, is a straight shooter, and has a knack for communicating effectively with company executives, and managing even tough messages. She is a stellar lawyer all around.’

‘Peter Karanjia – Peter has done great work for us over the past few years and is a critical part of our regulatory team. Peter has led the team on some recent regulatory filings at the state and federal level, and he is a great drafter and has a keen sense for the business, as well as for how to communicate complex issues simply and effectively. He is also a pleasure to deal with on a personal level – engaging, personable, and incredibly bright.’

‘There are few, if any, telecom practices that can match DLA Piper in terms of transactional experience. Michael Senkowski and Nancy Victory have handled most of the major telecom transactions of the last three decades, including T-Mobile’s merger with Sprint – which many critics said couldn’t be done.’

‘The DLA team combines extensive substantive knowledge, in-depth technical expertise, and astute political savvy. They are creative, clever and tireless. Plus, they are the most responsive attorneys I have ever encountered.’

‘Nancy Victory is a lawyer’s lawyer. You can rest assured that every element of the deal will be flyspecked and every potential question from regulators anticipated. She is highly organized, meticulous, and able to manage multiple teams and workstreams for prompt delivery of work product that is both outstanding and responsive.’

‘I have long-standing relationship with Michael Hazzard. He’s been my legal advisor in telecom matters for several years. I deeply trust him and the firm that backs him up. Mike, and the DLA team, distill the complexities of telecom law and policy to provide the counsel I need to make decisions and help me execute on agreements to move my business forward.’

‘The US telecom market and governing laws are complex. Experience is important. Michael Senkowski, and the team at DLA, have a long history in this market that they draw upon to help resolve problems. They know their subject matter and the people in the industry that shape future policy. I have found the team to be extremely knowledgeable and efficient in helping me get to resolutions.’

‘They have extensive experience with navigating federal and state regulatory approvals for the most complicated transactions in the industry’s history. The quality of their advice and written work is unsurpassed, and they know how to communicate effectively with all constituencies, from business clients, to in-house lawyers, to co-counsel, and to government regulators.’

‘The team is hands down outstanding – they have such a robust platform that enables us to have access to the BEST person to solve our need or challenge usually within 24-48 hours. These are not just experts but the top folks in the world – I have been blown away at how quickly I can have something solved and how succinctly.’

‘Michael Senkowski is the nations best telecom expert and someone who has a wealth of knowledge re our industry and how to most properly execute our core strategies to maximum efficacy. It is rare to count an attorney as a partner but I can honestly say I consider them both a part of our firm to the point where I included them on executive communications.’

‘Unsurpassed in-market knowledge and expertise with strong relationships on both the private and public sectors.’

‘Creative problem solving regarding complex land use matters.’

‘Antonio Calabrese and his team at DLA have deep ties with the personnel in Fairfax County, where our project is located. Tony’s and DLA’s experience and knowledge of the processes for rezoning in the county are invaluable to us. They have guided us well in dealing with a complex, bureaucratic organization at the county. Additionally, they have been prudent and efficient in their use of personnel and time, ensuring that we get the maximum value for their time spent.’

‘I have worked with the DLA land use/zoning groups in both Chicago and in Northern Virginia. Both groups have exceptional knowledge of the local political and government staff stakeholders. Both groups provide exceptional advice and well-reasoned strategic guidance. Simply put, the DLA teams help us get through the entitlement process quicker and better than other groups.’

‘Brian Clifford has a great mastery of land use, planning and the local government entitlement processes. He consistently juggles a tremendous workload to ensure client needs are met on schedule. Brian always obtains answers to client questions quickly and accurately, follows up to ensure projects stay on track and on schedule and works exceptionally well with local government players. He is a tremendous asset to DLA and to all clients that have the opportunity to work with him.’

‘Antonio Calabrese is phenomenal at what he does and he sees the bigger picture. There are few competitors that could handle the scale/complexity of zoning cases.’

‘We mostly deal with Katherine Jahnke Dale and Richard Klawiter. Richard is one of the most respected and knowledge zoning attorneys in the city. His knowledge of past projects and solutions is second to none. Katherine is work horse of the group. She is responsive and is always looking for a solution. She is a true superstar and is respected by clients, the city staff, and local alderman.’

‘We worked with Brian Winterhalter on team both at his prior firm and followed him from his prior firm to DLA Piper. Brian successfully led a complex rezoning application for us. I found his knowledge of both Fairfax zoning regulations and also the intricacies of the county staff and board to be unparalleled.’

‘DLA has one of the deepest real estate benches in the industry. Not only is the local Boston team terrific, but the DLA offices we have worked with in other cities/states provide consistently high quality legal services. DLA also trends to be very efficient (and the invoices reflect that).’

‘The individual attorneys we work with at DLA are all very knowledgeable and efficient. They quickly spot the issues that are most important and provide thoughtful and straightforward guidance. ’

‘The leadership of John Sullivan and Barbara Trachtenberg is outstanding. They take the time to ensure every client and assignment are satisfied to the fullest…often by rolling up their own sleeves.’

‘Thanos Mattai is a strong negotiator and from very early in his career he was able to understand what was important to our firm and ultimately our firm’s clients. ‘

‘Barbara Trachtenberg always delivers and her steady skilled practice never lets us down.’

‘Cara Nelson is a very quick thinker and firm negotiator. She is readily available to discuss current issues with my team and shows a great enthusiasm for her work.’

‘John Sullivan – Simply the best in the industry. His understanding of commercial and real estate operation issues is extremely strong and reflects strongly in legal solutions he brings to the table. John’s extensive knowledge in real estate joint venture is phenomenal.’

‘With Judge Andrew Peck (ret.) joining the team at DLA Piper, they undoubtedly have one of the finest e-discovery and digital evidence practices in the country. Of course, Judge Peck joined an already stellar group of lawyers and allied professionals, and there are no legal matters in this space that I can think of that this team could not handle.’

‘‘Judge Andrew Peck (Ret.) – Judge Peck is a true thought leader in the space who can bring to clients his experience on the bench and in practice. Leeanne Mancari is extremely capable and thoughtful in how she approaches and addresses e-discovery issues.’

‘DLA Piper has terrific people and a deep bench of knowledgeable personnel. I would entrust any of their e-discovery counsel and partners with my litigation work.’

‘I would like to spotlight Leeanne Mancari and the Honorable Andrew Peck. Both of them have terrific knowledge, skills, practice experiences, and an excellent way of handling clients.’

‘Leeanne Mancari is an expert in the field. She is co-counsel on a major litigation and I have seen her in action in all aspects of the litigation. She knows the caselaw, the technology and strategy and is an excellent advocate and lawyer.’

‘DLA Piper has a substantial e-discovery team with a great deal of experience. They have a particular strength on TAR and have several thought leaders, including former judge Andrew Peck. DLA’s global foot print, gives them an advantage on cross border matters.’

‘Judge Peck has been a thought leader on e-discovery matters both on and off the bench. He has recently been working as an expert and has testified in several e-discovery disputes.’

‘DLA Piper has a deep bench in the e-discovery area. Their lawyers frequently speak on panels and are widely recognized as thought leaders in this space.’

‘This team is uniquely qualified and demonstrably capable at the intersection of cannabis and finance. No other team was able to understand our specific needs as an insurer entering the cannabis market, and able to design a solution which allowed us to efficiently achieve our goals at scale.’

‘The common understanding we found quickly allows us to move quickly and rapidly evaluate new developments or experiment with different concepts.’

‘The team at DLA is fantastic in that they understand open source, non-profit and IP the unique nature in which our foundation interacts with our members for contributions and product recognition makes DLA’s role even more significant to the community.’

‘Everything they do is simply top notch. I like the trademark renewals that I receive, at least, two months before it is due. No matter what issue we have, they solve the problem and get us to where we need to go. I trust everyone I deal with there implicitly.’

‘The firm’s ability to handle our trademarks world wide is incredibly unique. We talk to one or two different attorneys, and they in turn manage our trademark portfolio worldwide. They are efficient and do it at a cost that makes sense for our business.’

‘David Kramer is a true standout in this space. He manages our portfolio with ease. He is pleasant to interact with, and consistently provides practical solutions to each problem.’

‘They are incredibly close to the venture community, in the heart of Palo Alto. They do hundreds of top-tier venture deals.’

‘Curtis Mo possesses an incredibly deep knowledge of the venture market and venture deals. His team is also top-notch and very responsive.’

‘Our team at DLA would rank in the top two we’ve ever worked with. Each specialty within the firm that we work with is exceptional at their job. Particularly the M&A team we work with. Trent Dykes is a wizard at his job and we rely on him heavily not only for legal compliance but for strategy. Their communication is top notch as well.’

‘When we’re in a time crunch they will work tirelessly through the night with us. Our experience with other firms has not been such. They are very, very knowledgeable and skilled in their craft. Trent is invaluable to us for strategy and approach to our investment opportunities.’

‘DLA Piper’s global platform, wide array of practice areas relevant to numerous industries (including sports), and deep bench of experts make it special. The firm helps clients look around corners and spot issues, and they stay ahead of the curve on emerging technologies and legal developments. They are a go-to firm in the sports industry.’

‘Ben Mulcahy is a leading lawyer in this practice handling the biggest sponsorship agreements and advertising projects. As a recognized expert, he brings respect and credibility to the table. Ben is responsive and efficient and provides spot-on practical advice.’

‘Ben Mulcahy and James Stewart are incredibly skilled at translating best practices in the industry to our team which is newer to the marketing and advertising space.’

‘Ben Mulcahy and James Stewart are real standouts amongst outside counsel in any area. They are incredibly responsive. Ben is an expert at really getting to know his client’s business needs, and then providing practical solutions that mitigate risk while keeping the business needs in first position.’

‘The team we have worked with has been very collaborative in developing novel processes for concepts we are working on within the crypto space. While there has been some learning curve, they have adapted their traditional securities work to cryptocurrencies.’

‘They are generally responsive, work long hours as needed, and prioritize the work that is time critical for us to ensure we get what we need, when we need it.’

‘The partners in this group are deeply knowledgeable about both the big picture and the practical details of the legal landscape. They also provide great insights about the impact of the law on businesses. They are responsive and prioritize client needs, and have been wonderfully collaborative across their entire group, leveraging different experts for different issues to ensure we get the best advice as smoothly as possible. I’ve particularly appreciated their strong global reach, and how smoothly they collaborate across jurisdictions. They’ve also done a great job leveraging pre-existing resources to provide us advice as efficiently as possible.’

‘Margo Tank is a visionary and an essential thought-partner. Her knowledge of the law and her ability to provide real-time counsel on both long-term strategy as well as nuts and bolts practical tactics is superb. David Whitaker is a great partner – always bringing key insights and perspectives, as well as valuable practical solutions.’

‘Unmatched experience and reputation for advising on novel projects and the application of e-commerce laws. Thoughtful analysis, creative alternatives/solutions, and shared goals.’

‘They have deep expertise in blockchain and crypto. Mark Radcliffe is highly experienced in the space with great knowledge of projects and the various legal approaches. Their value is in understanding the objectives, knowing the huge areas of grey, various approaches and recommending a good solution.’

‘The DLA team, and Michael Fluhr in particular, provide great customer service. Michael is always responsive and proactively identifying new areas that he could help in. He is responsive to requests relating to billing and diversity.’

‘Great reputable firm with deep roots in many different jurisdiction.’

‘Shiukay has years of experience and great insights in dealing with REITs. He is a deep thinker that was always willing to help solve difficult questions, and constantly producing publication to help clients and peers navigate complex REIT rules. I have in many occasion inquired Shiukay on various issues I have encountered in transactions involving REITs and have always be very grateful for Shiukay’s advice.’

‘The couple of tax counsel in DLAP I’ve worked excel in their ability to explain difficult and intertwined tax concepts and issues to the relatively less tax-savvy clients like myself. They are at all times meticulous in their analysis and documentation, yet never losing focus on the business issues. Always responsive and helpful.’

‘I have had the pleasure to work with Gerald Rockoff and Shiukay Hung. Both counsel are top-notch in their tax knowledge, razor-sharp in their thinking, and are able to explain tax issues to you in such a way that makes you feel you’re smarter than you actually are. They also try to be creative in their proposed solutions, while never losing sight of the business requirements. Absolute pleasure to work with both.’

‘The DLA REIT practice in NY is anchored by Shiukay Hung who one of the premier REIT tax practitioners in the country. He is practicable, easy to work with and given his extensive REIT knowledge finds solutions to problems before they even arise.’

‘DLA has a number of lawyers who are well known among tax practitioners advising real estate sponsors and investors that rely on the REIT structure for ownership and operation of real estate in the United States. These individuals have extensive knowledge about technical tax rules as well as unique tax considerations and also guide clients through areas of unknown.’

‘I enjoy working with Shiukay Hung who is experienced and practical.’

‘High level of personal service.’

‘The tax team led by Jerry Rokoff was able to identify key tax issues in a multifaceted joint venture negotiation and formation. They were also able to subsequently coordinate effectively with the tax accountants in the preparation of the company’s tax returns. Jerry has the valued ability to explain complex tax issues in plain English as well as assist the client in assessing tax risk.’

‘Jerry Rokoff is well respected by lawyers for the league and other teams which help move transactions forward and issues effectively resolved. ‘

‘Jerry and his team are technically excellent, very creative, concise and their work is always extremely usable and understandable.’

‘Jerry and his team are the consummate problem solvers while being creative up and down the line form their associates to their senior partners.’

‘Our firm is heavily dependent on expert tax analysis in the context of complex structured finance transactions. Our principals generally have extensive tax and M&A backgrounds. The DLA team has proved to be the best firm in meeting our needs with innovative solutions and quick response. We can say enough about our appreciation for the relationship.’

‘Gerald Rokoff is someone we have worked with for several decades on complex tax issues (both at DLA and prior firms). He has the unique ability to forge viable solutions to the most vexing issues and to work well with counter part counsel to get to a “yes”. Speaking as one who has a tax background and has worked with many top tax counsel, he is the best.’

‘The DLA tax team is very knowledgeable and thoughtful but also very responsive and flexible to our needs as the client.’

‘In the world of tax planning, I look primarily for advisors who can show a high level of technical expertise and creativity. Kevin Glenn is one of the most insightful practitioners I have worked with. Beyond being a true subject matter expert, he also frequently comes up with ideas/structures that leave me thinking . . . “I wish I had thought of that!”’

‘The team is both tactical and strategic. I appreciate the innovative solutions to business issues and ability to partner to get things done.’

‘The partners are there for your success. They’re excellent business partners. Kevin Glenn has stood out as someone who is always creatively thinking about our issues and is both creative and practicable at same time.’

‘DLA US team ensures a global approach towards tax and legal and makes sure that all workstreams are aligned with the common goal/project. This saves time for us, as a client. Solid tax and legal knowledge and they bring a good spirit.’

‘The team that works on our account is very technical. They helped us navigate through the various complex tax reforms globally. Our company has been expanding rapidly and has benefited from their global legal/tax network and their support is above par.’

‘DLA specifically Ellis Reemer and Diana Erbson develop well planned strategies taking into account most if not all of the potential curves that we could encounter. They understand my ultimate goal, help me refine it or uncover things that need to be protected or implemented to accomplish the goal.’

‘Both Dianna Erbson and Ellis Reemer are honest caring and good natured people. They want to truly understand your concerns and help make them go away. They have an interest in the broader business and help protect it.’

‘The matter the firm handled was an estate tax litigation and the partner in charge is Ellis Reemer. He is highly knowledgeable and answers questions directly and clearly, which is difficult in an esoteric tax matter. He is driven to get the best result for the client and I highly recommend him.’

‘DLA Piper is specialized not only on federal taxes but also state and local taxes, as well as international taxes and transfer pricing issues. All cases handled by this team were 100% successful and to our satisfaction.’

‘I am personally working with the DLA tax team for close to 15 year now and it has been a remarkable experience. The key strength of DLA tax team is the solution oriented mindset, prompt and anytime response at very short notices/ tight corners. And this too, with wealth of experience, great experience in audit management, honestly in tax planning (what is possible and not possible), and transparency in dealing.’

‘Diana Erbsen, Ellis Reemer, and their team of tax controversy attorneys are highly respected tax controversy practitioners with extensive and high level experience within the IRS and DOJ Tax Division. They are brilliant, thoughtful, and careful advisors who have a strong command of emerging tax controversy enforcement priorities. Practitioners around the country seek out members of this team as co-counsel and conflict counsel.’

‘DLA Piper’s team has exceptional knowledge and experience in negotiating APAs with US tax authorities. No other company we worked with could offer anything similar.’

‘DLA Piper’s team is well organized and extremely responsive. They always keep deadlines and follow-up when needed. They do not require detailed instructions; it is enough to give them a target and they are capable of deciding how to achieve it. Mike Patton’s technical knowledge and confidence contributes to a smooth performance.’

‘John Hillebrecht is great — he is very experienced and has a practical, pragmatic approach.’

‘My experience is that the DLA team is very well resourced to deal with urgent requests from us and the regulators as reflected by the fact that they have always been able to respond in a timely manner.’

‘‘The collaborative aspect is somewhat unique in that the junior partners are not only encouraged to fully participate in discussions about strategy, process and methodology, in the presence of the client but it is done in a Socratic method which we find very useful and often persuasive on us, the client, as well as in affecting the senior partners’ preconceived thoughts.’

‘There seems to be much more credence added to each team member’s analysis than most national firms, and again, the various aspects are examined in full view of the client.’ 

‘DLA Piper’s vast amount of depth and breadth of experience and its ability to work cross-functionally with other practice groups to provide full-service representation are what makes it unique when compared to other firms.’

‘Courtney Saleski has an incredibly deep and substantive knowledge of the law and a common sense, straight-forward, and problem-solving approach to issues.’

‘DLA’s greatest strength is its international footprint. A multinational client with issues in multiple countries can find expertise at the firm across many jurisdictions.’

‘This team was flexible, creative, thoughtful, and expert in its advice.’

‘This is truly a full-service shop. Stemming from one litigation, they have been able to answer questions on commercial, government affairs, investor relations, communications etc.’

‘They are all willing to innovate on AFA and billing practices. Because of this, the client feels that its interests are fully aligned with those of the law firm.’

‘Very easy to work with; responsive and diligent.’

‘DLA has an excellent Litigation team, led by Loren Brown. In particular, DLA’s Litigation practice in life sciences Daubert expert testimony is second to none. DLA is flexible in its billing and willing to work on a fixed fee basis.’

‘Chris Strongoski and his team were instrumental in our arbitration win.’

‘Responsiveness, knowledge of compliance issues for managed care (marketing, ancillary services, RAF, friendly PC, etc.), ability to work with other third parties effectively.’

‘Russ Sass is terrific.’

‘Really enjoy working with Russ. He is responsive, timely, thorough, proactive in identifying issues, has good interpersonal skills with counterparties, very knowledgeable around areas that could trip us up.’

‘This team has been incredible helpful with our review of M&A tax insurance submissions and tax policy underwriting. They’re top specialists in the field and are both very technical and commercial, which makes a difference in the context of M&A transactions especially.’

‘Broad knowledge base with excellent ability to coordinate across disciplines.’

‘Jerry and his team are very creative, hit their deliverables and always deliver a valuable creative and reliable solution(s).’

‘Up and down the line Jerry’s team is well informed, responsive and thoughtful in all of their interactions with us.’

‘High degree of expertise, practical, strategic.’

‘The New York insurance team led by Aidan McCormack is truly phenomenal. They know the judges, courts and have extensive relationships with other attorneys in the insurance arena. They also reach out to subject matter experts within DLA Piper when it comes to insurance matters outside of their expertise – such as regulatory experts in other regional offices or leveraging relationships to position the client for the optimal outcome. The team recognizes the right amount of communication with the client and all attorneys are always prepared with possible resolutions and advocating the best option for the client, being mindful of what the client wants to accomplish. The best part of working with the DLA Piper insurance team is that you can trust them and not have to worry about whether they can handle the problems.’

‘The New York insurance team led by Aidan McCormack is phenomenal at identifying DLA Piper expertise to address all insurance issues. Aidan recognizes when it is appropriate to reach out to subject matter experts in different offices if it will achieve the best result for the client. Where Aidan excels is his ability to see “big picture” and providing not just legal strategy but also business advice based upon the client’s objectives.’

‘Vast experience in a wide array of cases. Committed and dedicated team members. Understand the business demands of clients. Trial experience.’

‘Collaborative efforts. Team players. Individual attorneys are able to elevate the performance of the entire team. Katie Grasso especially stands out in this regard.’

‘Erin Gibson provides reassuring leadership, is technically adept, is communicative, and is always strategic with her approach. Sean Cunningham sees the big picture, works well with the internal business and provides practical strategy to ensure the case is always well-positioned. Brian Erickson works well with our internal clients, and has deep technical and legal knowledge which makes him an effective advocate.’

‘They understand our business and our goals, and they work well with our internal business and engineering teams. DLA shines in their practical approach to litigation and collaborates with us to be efficient and effective.’

‘Paul Steadman is a very powerful, reliable and experienced trial lawyer, especially before judge and jury. He is outstanding to focus on the most important issues in a complicated case in his argument and lead to the conclusion. Paul is the last attorney that we would want argue against in the court as opponent counsel.’

‘DLA Piper has a very powerful IP litigation team that quickly creates a strategy and assigns attorneys who are experienced and familiar with the technologies relating to an IP litigation or ITC investigation.’

‘The team has strengths in the Japanese automotive industry and knows supplier chain structures well.’

‘Matthew Satchwell is client-oriented and a great litigator and negotiator.’

‘They have an excellent understanding of our company’s business, and a very practical approach to providing legal advice and seeking optimal solutions.’

‘Parnters Gina Durham and Melissa Reinckens tried a case for our company and they were outstanding trial lawyers. They put together a very good evidentiary records, and did a superb job examining the opponent’s witnesses, and handling our defense against IP infringement claims. Their work in this trial was truly excellent and they obtained a great result for us, too.’

‘The team at DLA Piper has broad and deep experience. They also provide common sense and practical solutions to issues. They work closely with their clients to understand their unique needs. The team is up on emerging legal issues and offer cutting edge approaches.’

‘Brian Kaplan, Mary Dollarhide and Taylor Wemmer form the core team that helps us with defense of class action wage claims. The team offers a blend of experience, skills and fresh outlook in handling complex class action litigation. They also achieve positive outcomes.’

‘Beyond having deep domain expertise, they are nimble and current with their thinking. I don’t spend hours getting them up to speed.’

‘Steve Hernandez has been a great asset to my organization. He represents in a new guard in the legal space, which approaches problems with modern solutions that understand the speed at which media and technology work.’

‘DLA Piper is great.’

‘Steve Hernandez is an exceptional attorney and human. He is thoughtful, efficient and knows his law. He is personable, easy to talk to and gets the issues. He understands his clients well and what we’re looking for. He’s all-round great.’

‘Harriet Lipkin leads our external labor team. In addition to her deep well of demonstrated experience and skill, she leads labor negotiations with a unique balance of strong client adversary while personable and genuine to the opposite side. I believe this is because of Harriet’s passion for her work. The company representatives have a high confidence level with her knowledge of its needs and results.’

‘The labor-management relations team at DLA Piper knows our industry well and has unmatched experience in dealing with traditional labor issues within this sector. They are knowledgeable and provide cutting edge solutions.’

‘Harriet Lipkin has unparalleled experience in the hospitality industry and is well respected by management and labor alike. She is attentive to the needs of her client and offers tailored solutions. She is also a joy to work with.’

‘DLA Piper has the incredible depth of its worldwide practice, and the ability to pool resources from a wide range of attorneys.’

‘David Bamberger is one of the finest antitrust litigators in the country. He is a dogged advocate, a brilliant tactician, and a very thoughtful lawyer.’

‘David Bamberger has broad knowledge of the field of antitrust that he can easily convey to clients.’

‘Excellent strategic and negotiating skills. Transparent billing. Great communication.’

‘Very knowledgeable with very relevant experience. Used time efficiently. Always proactive.’

‘Very responsive and pleasant to work with.’

‘Chris Young is great to work with and very reliable.’

‘The DLA Piper team is unique in its in-depth understanding of and commitment to our organization. They truly function as additional in-house counsel due to their passion for our mission and internal team and to their expertise that crosses over traditional practice lines. They are also very creative problem-solvers.’

‘Ed Scheideman has an extraordinary, comprehensive understanding of obscure matters unique to our organization that frequently require communication at very basic levels. He is excellent at making these complex points simple and easy to understand and has successfully resolved, to our advantage, 100% of the claims made on these matters.’

‘Jim Mathias is a masterful litigator and trial counsel. He has all the legal skills and more. Jim is an effective leader of the legal team and the client relationship.’

‘Ben Schuman is a master in his own right. He is pleasant and unassuming, yet possesses a powerful intellect that commands respect. He has a winning way with clients.’

‘Over the two years of this litigation Meagan Pace grew from role supporting Jim and Ben to a fully participating trial lawyer who prepared and examined an important witness. She will no doubt be placed in a senior role in the near future. Most importantly, this team developed a devastatingly effective trial strategy in a matter that required creativity to succeed.’

‘My extended family and I engaged DLA Piper to represent us in major litigation involving protection of our rights as minority shareholders. It was destined from the beginning to be a major battle. I appreciated the fact that DLA initially investigated our claims fully and obtained expert advice as they evaluated the case. They were realistic about how they assessed the case and worked with many different personality types within our group of 14 plaintiffs to arrive at a course of action.’

‘They managed our expectations very well. Their management of the litigation process thoroughly outclassed the attorneys in opposition, even though opposing counsel too was from a notable big firm practice. As trial neared, they did and outstanding of preparing 14 people in the plaintiff group for depositions and for trial. I thought the way they organized their trial presentation was masterful, involving witnesses of different ages and backgrounds, and 3 lawyers of different experience who could together articulate a narrative of our equitable claims.’

‘I was particularly impressed by our the attorney team collaborated with one another, and that presented a united front at trial. It also meant that they were at all times far better prepared than our opponents. I think that thoroughness reflected very well to the judge and is why I would recommend DLA without hesitation in the context of large cases that are of a “bet the farm” nature.’

‘They developed a financing strategy for the case that meant we were able to see it through to the end without feeling undue pressure about fees, which denied the defendants the ability to pressure us into a subpar settlement. My family is very very happy with the result ultimately obtained, and we credit DLA with having made it happen.’

‘Jim Mathias – is an exceptional litigator and team leader. With careful assessment early on, he was able to develop a strategy that really matched the need in terms of creating pressure on defendants whose game plan was always to stall and be noncooperative. I like the fact that Jim was able to collaborate fully with his juniors and provide opportunities for them to contribute fully. Building that infrastructure in his team made a huge difference.’

‘DLA Piper is a vital part of our efforts to address a mass tort in California. Their creative thinking and dedication to our work has been vital and much appreciated.’

‘Top-notch litigators. Very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and accomplished.’

‘It is a great team which works hard to understand their client and their client’s needs. Open to creative billing approaches, efficient and easy to work with.’

‘Jayme Long is creative, smart, and utterly dedicated to her clients.’

‘I have worked with Emily Marshall for the past 12-18 months. She assists me and my team with legal advice, guidance and decision making actions on all product liability matters. Emily has grasped the technical side our product line extremely well. That is important to me because I can trust her to make the best decisions as the product liability case continues. Emily really has the best interests of our company and my team at heart.’

‘Emily Marshall is the most talented attorney I’ve had the opportunity with whom to work. She is intelligent, a fast learner (regarding our products), professional in every aspect, and personable.’

‘Emily Marshall has clearly proven to be our most valuable legal resource for defending our product liability claims and litigation. She has the intelligence to quickly grasp the technical aspects of our product line and translate that into the proper defensive stance.’

‘The firm is very knowledgeable in the latest market trends in PE funds and offers well thought out, comprehensive and bespoke advice. Their response is always very prompt and they are able to handle effectively and efficiently multiple matters of complex nature simultaneously.’

‘David Parrish is the superstar partner of the firm!’

‘Adam Tope is thoughtful, creative, and turns work product around quickly. He is also practical and commercial, which can be a challenge to find.’

‘I have worked closely with Nathaniel Marrs and find him to be among the highest quality attorneys in his space. Very client-focused, smart and attentive to details.’

‘Incredible experience and depth of knowledge of both our business and the legal landscape. Great effort to streamline and collaborate on the billing process. Terrific people with whom to work.’

‘Responsive. Depth of applicable experience. Invested tremendous time to understand our business.’

‘Jesse Criz and Allen Ashley are the superstars with whom I work most closely.’

‘Sara Stinnett is beloved by not only our legal department but by all of the business people who work on the transactions because she delivers timely and excellent quality of work and commercially viable solutions. Sara handles huge volumes of work without missing a beat – she provides consistently excellent work. She’s also a pleasure to work with and takes on tasks with such a positive attitude. She is a vital part of making our business run.’

‘The DLA Piper team is highly skilled, knowledgeable and sophisticated. They have been very responsive to our needs and timeline. We are very comfortable with their legal advice but also their ability to find solutions to complex business and legal problems.’

‘James Kelly, Head of the NY Private Equity Practice, and Jeffrey Selman, Chair of the SPAC Transactional Practice, have been available and responsive. It is a pleasure to work with them both but particularly with James Kelly. They are their team(s) have a high degree of sophisticated knowledge that have helped solve various legal and business issues that have arisen in our transactions. They also are excellent working with regulatory agencies, particularly the SEC.’

‘Our team was complete covering all disciplines we needed, each person exceptional in their execution.’

‘They think like business people, analyzing the situation and offering tactical solutions.’

‘I work with James Kelly at DLA and James differentiates himself because he always thinks 10 steps ahead, knows the market well and finds the most optimal solutions to mitigate risk while also getting transactions over the finish line.’

‘Our experience with DLA’s Media and entertainment litigation practice has been very positive and feel they operate with a commercial mindset and the ability to deliver timely, diligent, and thorough work. We have been very satisfied with the drafts presented for our review being well thought out and relevant and appreciate the efforts made to respect and minimize our principals time spent on these matters.’

‘Michael Garfinkel is an absolute pleasure to work with. He takes a proactive approach and provides a great overview of the issues and our options. His recommendations clearly demonstrate that he is listening to our feedback of what is important for our business.’

‘They have experience in all aspects of the media and entertainment industry, and have a team of lawyers who are saavy and knowledgeable about the business.’

‘Mike Garfinkel is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys when it comes to entertainment litigation. His experience and connections are second to none.’

‘Michael Garfinkel is an excellent litigator. We appreciate that he is a strong, creative advocate while at the same time recognizing the practical impact to our business when helping us determine appropriate litigation strategy.’

‘Deep team with varied and complimentary skill sets, experienced in litigation practices in variety of major state and federal venues as well as arbitration and mediation.’

‘Very capable, experienced, professional and efficient. Always helpful in navigating difficult strategic decisions.’

‘Of course, their expertise is 2nd to none.  But Tom and his team’s approach to serving the client in a cost-effective manner is truly unmatched.’

‘DLA has a team that is experienced in traditional as well as emerging media and entertainment projects. Their ability to blend the old and new models keeps them ahead of the curve.’

‘Tom Ara – Experienced, knowledgeable, relevant, great service, friendly, not afraid to give counsel.’

‘Scott Bradford – deep experience and flexibility.’

‘Katherine Imp handles all my contracts and negotiations. After a few years we have created a great work pipeline and I feel a lot more educated in the entertainment law space because of her. That has led to that I can engage in a much better way towards my partners, clients and buyers.’

‘Katherine Imp is one of the absolute best in the media and entertainment business. She is truly a super-star. She is a great communicator and negotiator and knows her law.  Kate is much like the iron fist with a velvet glove – nothing gets past her and that’s exactly what I need on my legal team to make sure everything is thought through and shored up.’

‘Tom Ara is simply known in the industry as one of the top legal minds and talents, having dealt with the Hollywood Studio systems and large scale corporate law. He is a highly respected and trusted attorney and is incredibly capable. I am fortunate to have Tom and Kate looking after my business interests – and would recommend them to anyone looking for the best in class.’ 

‘This team, and in particular, Brian Fielden, is an extremely valuable resource for all facets of construction law, i.e., assistance with drafting construction contracts, construction litigation and assistance with construction related topics, i.e., payment and performance bonds, subcontractor default insurance and builder’s risk and owner’s interest liability insurance.’

‘Brian Fielden is our “go to” construction law expert for all of our projects in Florida and North Carolina. He has an in-depth knowledge of all things construction and is a valuable resource to me, as general counsel, as well as to our development and construction teams. I can trust him to provide practical legal advice in an efficient manner.’

‘I know it may sound cliched, but they have large firm strength of experience, intellect and resources but still respond/work like a small-shop: flexible, responsive, and intensely customer-focused. I’ve never had to deal with an automated phone system, or been put on hold, or had to wait more than a day or so to hear back (and even that length of time is rare). But at the same time I know I’m getting detailed, thorough, rooted-in-long-experience feedback.’

‘I work exclusively with Brian Fielden. In fact, I can’t recall a time when I’ve met/worked with anyone else at DLA. And for me, that’s sort of the point. Brian is valued counselor and has an uncanny knack for reducing and usually eliminating the fear and stress and anxiety that underpin the reasons people reach out for legal help in the first place. That he can put his clients at ease so quickly and so seemingly easily is – I have to believe – a rare and treasured commodity.’

‘Breadth and depth of experience, and expertise to be able to effectively understand and advise on very particular and complex issues.’

‘John Wei is highly responsive. Very knowledgeable. Helpfully thorough, particularly in written communications. Notably clear thinker and communicator.’

‘Gerald Rokoff is broadly and deeply experienced. Highly committed to and supportive of clients, including being notably encouraging and empathetic. Considers the big picture beyond the tax component. Approaches the client relationship as a true relationship, not just a transactional project.’

‘They worked hard to highlight new opportunities with tax laws and helped work with us to explain the complexities’

‘This team has been incredible helpful with our review of M&A tax insurance submissions and tax policy underwriting. They’re top specialists in the field and are both very technical and commercial, which makes a difference in the context of M&A transactions especially.’

‘Gerald Rockoff is our go to, he has no peer. When we have him I know everything is covered. He is a brilliant lateral thinker seasoned by years of experience. Literally available around the clock and always on point.’

‘The DLA US Tax Team understands our business which really helps them target their advice specifically to our needs. Along similar lines, they have always been familiar with the transaction structures and tax questions we have posed which gives the process a big head start. Overall the team is prompt, thoughtful, intelligent and responsive.’

‘We work primarily with Rishi Sodhi in a lead capacity and he has an excellent ability to understand our questions, concerns and needs and also very quickly gather any necessary additional expertise or specialist colleagues, even beyond strictly tax matters, to get us the right advice on tight timelines.’

‘They were able to take over my patent portfolio and correct a number of items from the previous firm handling the portfolio. Lisa Haile and her team were incredible and super responsive.’

‘Lisa Haile is very, very good and producing very high-quality work. She is a very good strategist and is incredibly responsive.’

‘Lisa Haile is extremely easy to work with and seems to be always available for any issue that comes up.’

‘The team at DLA is incredibly sharp and responsive – they really take the time to understand our business, what our drivers are, and deliver an impeccable client experience.’

‘Larissa Bifano is super smart, responsive and hardworking.’

‘This is an exceptionally effective, knowledgeable, and trustworthy practice.’

‘Larissa Bifano is exceptional. She is effective, knowledgeable, and trustworthy, through high times and trying times.’

‘Lisa Haile is always on top of making sure the filings are strong and timely.’