DLA Piper LLP (US) is active across the retail, pharma, and technology sectors, demonstrating a strong track record in developing artificial intelligence and cyber security protocols for domestic and international corporations. The practice is jointly led by Era Anagosti in Washington DC and New York’s Joshua Kaufman. Their team is adept at ensuring that clients remain compliant with SEC and other federal requirements, whilst simultaneously helping them develop anti-takeover measures, prepare periodic reports, and introduce best ESG practices. Anagosti’s SEC background helps clients remain federally compliant and she is equipped to advise on the full spectrum of governance matters. Sanjay Shirodkar in Washington DC, Seattle’s Andrew Ledbetter, and Austins John Gilluly are other key members of this practice. Stephen Wortley is also a key name.
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Key clients
- QUALCOMM Incorporated
- Philip Morris International, Inc.
- Pfizer Inc.
- Analog Devices
- ResMed, Inc.
- Lululemon Athletica
- Paylocity Corporation
- SolarWinds Corporation
- Progress Software Corporation
- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.
Work highlights
Advising Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), one of the world’s premier biopharmaceutical companies, on a full range of SEC advisory, corporate governance, and disclosure matters, including interpretive questions relating to the application of US GAAP principles, Exchange Act reporting, cybersecurity events, and new SEC rule proposals and amendments.
Advises Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), a leading global technology company, on the full range of SEC advisory and corporate governance matters, including executive compensation, cybersecurity, ESG, anti-takeover measures, and proxy contests.
Advising Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), an original equipment manufacturer and a global semiconductor leader, on SEC reporting and compliance, and corporate governance matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
Era Anagnosti; Joshua Kaufman
Other key lawyers
Sanjay Shirodkar; Andrew Ledbetter; John Gilluly