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As the legal industry continues to evolve, Gerry Williams is well-positioned to help guide our firm. He is an innovative, collaborative leader committed to serving our clients, developing our people, and giving back to our communities.
— Frank Ryan, global co-chair of DLA Piper, in a statement given concerning Gerry Williams, who was recently named as co-US managing partner of the firm. Williams, who is a member of DLA’s global board, its U.S. executive and policy committees, and also serves as vice chair of DLA’s private equity group in the Southeast, is the first Black firmwide managing partner at DLA.
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