DLA Piper LLP (US) is distinguished by its litigation-driven e-discovery expertise, advising major corporates on sensitive disputes and investigations. The team is regularly entrusted with discovery strategy in multi-jurisdictional matters, deploying advanced technologies and AI to support clients. Apart from contentious disputes, the firm also advises on information governance, combining technical, legal, and operational expertise to help organizations manage data strategically. Its experience spans records and retention frameworks, data mapping and inventory reduction, and the design of effective email and information management processes to minimize risk and cost. With a high level of experience and knowledge in litigation, Jennifer Feldman heads the team from San Diego, practicing in both state and federal courts. The group draws on judicial and in-house perspectives from former magistrate judge, New York-based Andrew Peck, whose experience informs pragmatic, robust decision-making. Reston’s Dennis Kiker guides clients on discovery strategy and execution.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Judge Peck is a key pillar in this practice and elevates the visibility.’

  • ‘Judge Peck has immense insight from the judicial perspective, which is key when litigating e-discovery issues.’

  • ‘Jennifer Feldman is a superstar. She knows her stuff and also knows how to get the job done!’

  • ‘Jennifer Feldman and Andrew Peck are both highly respected within the eDiscovery community.’

  • ‘As a peer in the community, I've known Jen Feldman and Andrew Peck for over 15 years. Both are excellent lawyers who really understand the challenges our clients face with respect to eDiscdovery.’

Key clients

  • Atos IT Outsourcing Services, LLC
  • Bayer Corporation
  • The Boeing Company
  • Nike, Inc.
  • Northern Trust Corporation
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Progress Software Corporation
  • Sanofi Aventis
  • Trump Media & Technology Group

Work highlights

Represented Novo Nordisk in the GLP-1 litigation matters, which will be one of, if not the largest, litigations the client has faced.
Advised Trump Media & Technology Group on eDiscovery strategy across a series of securities actions.

 
Advised Sanofi on eDiscovery strategy across the Zantac MDL and related state cases to support coordinated production, motion practice, and depositions.

 

Lawyers

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Practice head

Jennifer Feldman

Other key lawyers

Andrew Peck; Dennis Kiker