DLA Piper Expands Emerging Growth and Venture Capital Practice with the Addition of Kevin Milgram
DLA Piper Welcomes Kevin Milgram as Partner in Emerging Growth and Venture Capital Practice
DLA Piper, a global law firm, has announced the addition of Kevin Milgram as a partner in its Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice based in Reston, Virginia. Milgram brings a wealth of experience in defense and national security, making him an asset to the firm's clients in those sectors.
Milgram specializes in the formation, financing, and M&A of emerging companies, with a focus on defense technology, national security, IT, cybersecurity, AI, and government software. His background in these areas, coupled with his strong relationships with leading venture capital and private equity firms, will be valuable to DLA Piper's clients in these industries.
Antonio Calabrese, the Managing Partner of DLA Piper's Northern Virginia (Reston) office, expressed excitement about Milgram's addition to the team. "Kevin's extensive experience and industry knowledge will be a significant benefit to our clients," Calabrese said.
Jeffrey Lehrer, the Chair of DLA Piper's Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice, also welcomed Milgram to the team. "Kevin's expertise in defense technology, national security, IT, cybersecurity, AI, and government software will be a valuable addition to our practice," Lehrer said.
In addition to his work with emerging companies, Milgram also advises veteran-led businesses, a service that may be of interest to DLA Piper's clients in that sector. The practice has over 200 lawyers globally, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive legal support.
In the last three years, the practice has completed more than 1,800 financings, totaling over $50 billion. Milgram's relationships with venture capital and private equity firms will be beneficial to DLA Piper's clients that do business with these entities.
DLA Piper is committed to providing its clients with the best legal advice and services, and Milgram's addition to the team is a testament to that commitment. As a partner at DLA Piper, Milgram will continue to advise clients on the formation, financing, and M&A of emerging companies, while also providing valuable insights and guidance in the areas of defense technology, national security, IT, cybersecurity, AI, and government software.
[1] Source: DLA Piper press release, "DLA Piper Welcomes Kevin Milgram as Partner in Reston, Virginia Office," dated January 1, 2022.
- Kevin Milgram's strong relationships with leading venture capital and private equity firms will be valuable in guiding DLA Piper's clients in their business engagements with these firms, given his focus on investing in technology, cybersecurity, AI, and government software industries.
- Milgram's background in defense technology, national security, IT, cybersecurity, AI, and government software, in addition to his experience in the formation, financing, and M&A of emerging companies, will provide DLA Piper's clients with insights and guidance as they navigate the complex landscape of technology-driven industries.
- As a partner at DLA Piper, Milgram will continue to leverage his expertise to advise clients on ventures in private equity and technology sectors, as well as his personal interests in veteran-led businesses, thus expanding the range of services offered by DLA Piper's Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice.
