Joe Alexander appointed advisor to the Chair at DLA Piper
The leadership changes are touted as plans for a merger between the law firm’s US and international arms
Joe Alexander appointed advisor to the Chair at DLA Piper The leadership changes are touted as plans for a merger between the law firm's US and international arms Joe Alexander, who until now handled the transactions team as Vice Chair and is a member of the global board at DLA Piper, will now advise America's Chair Frank Ryan on the firm's financial performance, competitive position,...
Joe Alexander appointed advisor to the Chair at DLA Piper
The leadership changes are touted as plans for a merger between the law firm's US and international arms
Joe Alexander, who until now handled the transactions team as Vice Chair and is a member of the global board at DLA Piper, will now advise America's Chair Frank Ryan on the firm's financial performance, competitive position, and strategic priorities.
Miami-based Alexander joined DLA Piper in 2008 from Hunton & Williams. He has held a number of senior positions at the firm, including global and US co-Chair of the corporate and private equity practices and Southwest US Managing Partner.
Early this year, he welcomed a team of over 25 private equity lawyers in Chicago from Honigman. In his new role, Alexander is set in a strong position to help shape the firm's strategy.
His appointment represents a further beefing up of the firm's leadership team under Ryan, who took over from America's co-chairs Jay Rains and Roger Meltzer in 2021. He created a new 11-strong management team to help run the firm more efficiently. Ryan is also the global co-chair and co-CEO alongside the leaders of the firm's UK-based co-chair John Hayes and co-CEO Simon Levine.
Meanwhile, Alexander's appointment has sparked a wider reshuffle of the US leadership team with Austin-based John Gilluly replacing him as Vice Chair, transactions, a role that hands him oversight of the firm's corporate, finance, private equity, real estate and tax practices.
Ryan commented, "The incoming group of leaders is highly respected and well-regarded, both within our firm and the industries and sectors in which they practice. I look forward to the contribution they will make towards the continued growth of our firm."