DLA Piper is proud to collaborate with Fordham Law School on a program that will provide you with the tools to be a strategic and impactful leader in your organization and enable you to serve your company with distinction through legal leadership, innovative problem-solving, and strategic vision.

Fordham Law School and DLA Piper

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Whether you are currently in-house or seeking to transition to an in-house role, the In-House Counsel Institute will give you the tools to succeed. Fordham Law School and DLA Piper have developed a program offering insights on how to navigate the challenges of in-house practice and advance your role as a business partner.

Hear from our program directors

Amadeu Ribeiro

Our program emphasizes legal leadership, innovative problem-solving, and strategic vision, enabling participants to serve their companies with distinction. By fostering collaboration and shared purpose, we aim to enhance the skills and capabilities of in-house counsel, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape and drive their organizations forward.

Amadeu Ribeiro, Partner, DLA Piper, and Fordham Law School In-House Counsel Institute Program Director

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The In-House Counsel Institute is a unique program that responds to the growth in the number of in-house counsel and their increased importance as strategic partners to and leaders within their businesses.

Toni M. Jaeger-Fine, Senior Counselor and Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham Law School and In-House Counsel Institute Program Director

In-House Counsel Institute Board of Advisors