John Hillebrecht > DLA Piper LLP (US) > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Clients praise DLA Piper LLP (US) for its ‘excellent subject matter expertise’. The firm is best known for its work on behalf of companies in the life sciences, financial services, insurance and technology sectors. The co-chairs of the practice, John Clarke in New York and Melanie Walker in Los Angeles, are highly respected for complex litigation and internal investigations involving securities and financial instruments. Experienced LA-based partner Richard Zelichov is ‘extremely diligent and very creative’. He recently assisted former officers of Workhorse with the resolution of a securities class and nine derivative suits concerning statements about  its participation in the proposal process for a next generation delivery vehicle for the USPS. Seasoned trial and appellate lawyer John Hillebrecht in New York and former SEC attorney Jason Lewis in Dallas are also key members of the practice.

DLA Piper LLP (US) has significant experience navigating complex cross-border investigations for prominent companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. Located in New York, John Hillebrecht is highly capable in handling FCPA investigations, while Karl Buch is skilled at advising on matters concerning healthcare fraud. With her extensive experience as a trial lawyer, Courtney Gilligan Saleski is based in Philadelphia and is recommended for government-related litigation. Practicing in Chicago, Jonathan King frequently counsels both individuals and companies on a wide range of matters such as public corruption, tax offences, insider trading, and compliance requirements. The Washington DC team has grown with the addition of David Stier who joined in January 2023 from the DOJ. Stier brings experience in the financial services industry to the firm with his focus being on financial fraud, cryptocurrency, and money laundering.