DLA Piper announced today that Jeffrey Potash has joined the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice as a partner in New York.
Potash arrives from Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, where he worked closely with DLA Piper’s US Finance co-chairJohn Altorelli, who joined the firm from Dewey & LeBoeuf last month along with Alexander Fraser, Patrick Costello and Gerald Francese.
Potash has an established practice focused on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and corporate and securities law matters. He has represented numerous public and private businesses in M&A transactions, as well as a variety of entrepreneurs in establishing and growing new businesses. His background includes significant in-house experience, having served in senior executive positions at a venture-backed software company and a European television broadcaster, and as general counsel of a paper manufacturer.
“Jeff is a great addition to our growing corporate group,” said Roger Meltzer, global chair of DLA Piper’s Corporate and Finance practice. “His diverse background will be a great benefit to our clients.”
Potash received his J.D. from Cornell Law School and his A.B from Harvard University.
