Kathleen Ruhland > DLA Piper LLP (US) > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

Covering all corporate aspects of cross-border M&A in addition to drawing on firmwide expertise to handle related employment, tax, and potential litigation issues, the DLA Piper LLP (US) team maintains a diverse roster of international corporate clients in the retail, consumer, and food sectors. Operating out of New York, Christopher Giordano heads the practice and is an expert in advising public companies and their boards on corporate governance and strategic matters, while Minneapolis-based lawyer Kathleen Smith Ruhland focuses on restructurings and joint ventures. Also based in New York, Jon Venick assists clients with securities reporting and compliance issues.

Demonstrating extensive experience in handling multi-jurisdictional M&A and complex SPAC transactions, the DLA Piper LLP (US) practice maintains a large roster of clients predominantly active in the tech, finance, and aerospace sectors. Operating out of New York, Christopher Giordano is an expert on topics ranging from divestitures to securities law affairs in addition to routinely advising on corporate governance matters. Located in Minneapolis, Kathleen Smith Ruhland focuses on cross-border restructurings and joint ventures, while New York-based Jon Venick specializes in assisting clients with stock transactions and asset deals.