DLA Piper announced Baltimore-based Rita Piel as the newest partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice. Piel advises startups to Fortune 100 companies on business, intellectual property (IP), and technology law.
Her work encompasses M&A, financing, and recapitalization transactions. She also works on large licensing and development contracts.
Piel is the lead attorney in structuring and executing public and private M&A transactions and government contracts. And she represents government contractors in drafting, reviewing, and advising on proposals; drafting and negotiating subcontractor, teaming, and licensing agreements; and overseeing bid protests.
With over 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development.
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“Rita boasts extensive knowledge in strategic sectors and areas of growth for our clients, particularly in life sciences, technology, and biotechnology. We are excited to welcome her to the firm.”
- Andrew Gilbert, US chair of the Corporate Practice
“Rita possesses an impressive skillset and counsels clients across a breadth of industries on a wide variety of transactions. We look forward to working alongside her and introducing her to our clients.”
- Ellen Dew, co-managing partner of DLA Piper’s Baltimore office
