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DLA Piper Announces Significant Reductions Within Its Innovation Team

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London, UK — International law firm DLA Piper is making significant changes to its workforce, particularly within its innovation department, as part of a strategic realignment aimed at bolstering efficiency and long-term resilience. The move underscores the shifting dynamics within the legal industry, where technological innovation and process optimization are becoming increasingly pivotal. DLA Piper, known for its extensive global footprint, has decided to discontinue several positions within its innovation and project management teams. These actions align with the firm’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and focus on core client services. Though specific numbers were … Read more

Veteran Litigator Kenneth Murphy Returns to DLA Piper, Aims to Mentor Next Generation of Lawyers

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PHILADELPHIA — After a brief tenure at Tucker Law Group, Kenneth Murphy, a prominent former partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, has rejoined the ranks of a major law firm. Murphy has been appointed as of counsel at DLA Piper’s Philadelphia office where he began his legal career. Murphy spent a significant part of his career at Faegre Drinker and its predecessor, Drinker Biddle & Reath, where he dedicated 15 years as a partner. His specialized work in products liability cases, particularly representing corporate giant Johnson & Johnson, has distinguished him in the legal … Read more

DLA Piper Strengthens Texas Team with High-Profile Tort Litigator from King & Spalding

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Austin, Texas — DLA Piper has recently bolstered its Austin office by recruiting a well-regarded product liability and mass torts specialist from King & Spalding, marking another significant shift in Texas’ dynamic legal market. This move is part of a broader trend of lateral hires among top law firms in the region, signaling a competitive push to enhance legal expertise in key practice areas. The newly acquired expert, whose extensive background in handling complex litigation cases will be put to full use at DLA Piper, underscores the firm’s strategic intent to deepen its bench strength … Read more

Stephen Huffaker Joins DLA Piper’s Austin Team, Bolstering Expertise in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation

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Austin, TX – Stephen Huffaker has taken a significant step in his legal career by joining DLA Piper, stepping into a role as a partner within the firm’s specialized practice area focusing on product liability, mass torts, and class actions. This move, which was officially announced on September 10, places Huffaker in a key position within one of the most respected law firms in the city. At DLA Piper, Huffaker will leverage his considerable expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. His work largely revolves around strategy coordination in mass tort cases, aiming for … Read more