The practice at DLA Piper LLP (US) is ‘exceptionally business-minded’ and is well equipped to represent its well-known, sector-spanning clients in trade secret litigation. The team is helmed by a host of practitioners, namely experienced trial attorneys Paul Steadman and Matthew Satchwell who both work in Chicago; commercial disputes practitioners Leon Medzhibovsky and Tamar Duvdevani who are based in the New York hub, Washington DC-based Sean Cunningham and San Francisco-based Gina Durham. Former co-head Rajiv Dharnidharka left the team in September 2024 along with Jeanette Barzelay.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Practice head

Paul Steadman

Leon Medzhibovsky

Sean Cunningham

Gina Durham

Tamar Duvdevani

Matthew Satchwell

Other key lawyers

Cameron Fine

Ferlillia Roberson