DLA Piper expands employment counsel for high-growth companies with addition of Partner Josh Elefant

DLA Piper has added Partner Josh Elefant to its Corporate group, further enhancing its labor and employment capabilities for high-growth technology and life sciences companies across corporate and private equity matters.

Elefant guides clients across multiple industries on a broad range of employment matters including hiring, separations, policies, investigations, whistleblower complaints, and wage and hour compliance.

His practice is closely integrated with corporate transactions, where his experience includes pre-acquisition due diligence, preparation and negotiation of transaction agreements, and preparation of employment agreements and other ancillary documents, such as non-competes and retention agreements. He has also represented clients in single-plaintiff and class action matters and is experienced in all phases of litigation, including depositions, motion practice, trial, and arbitration.

“Josh’s experience advising high-growth companies strengthens how we support clients through complex employment issues tied to transactions, growth, and change,” said Rita Patel, Co-Chair of the firm’s Transactions Specialists practice. “He adds to our ability to provide clear, business-driven guidance at pivotal moments.”

With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for 16 consecutive years by Mergermarket and ranked number one in VC, PE, and M&A in combined global deal volume by PitchBook.