DLA Piper partner Raymond Williams named a Distinguished Leader by the Legal Intelligencer

DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Raymond Williams, the firm’s national diversity and inclusion partner, has been named to the Legal Intelligencer’s 2021 list of Distinguished Leaders.

Williams was recognized for his dedication to promoting diversity, a “commitment that extends to both internal initiatives and high-profile legal matters,” as well as his “thriving pro bono practice that focuses on disparity-related issues and underserved communities.” The recognition is part of the publication's annual Professional Excellence Awards highlighting achievements across the full breadth of the Pennsylvania legal community.

In his practice, Williams regularly counsels clients on a wide range of regulatory, risk management, due diligence, product labeling, public disclosure, policy and crisis management issues. He has first-chair jury trial experience, as well as extensive pre-trial litigation experience in complex litigation with a concentration in multi-district litigation. He also has significant experience in a range of internal investigation, compliance, and regulatory matters, particularly within the life sciences and media, sports and entertainment sectors.