DLA Piper is a law firm with offices in over 40 countries across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

DLA Piper is now composed of multiple partnerships operating under a shared global network in an organizational structure known as a Swiss Verein.

[16] In 2005, DLA Piper launched New Perimeter, an international pro bono initiative that provides legal assistance in underserved regions.

[17] Throughout this period, the firm continued to open offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, as well as expanding its presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

[27] In 2010, DLA Piper entered into an cooperative agreement with Brazilian firm Campos Mello Advogados, located in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

[30] By February 2012, DLA became the largest firm in the world by headcount with over 4,000 attorneys,[31] and opened an office in Paris through a partnership with Frieh Bouhenic.

A DLA Piper attorney told the Wall Street Journal that although he had not seen the original document, he had "absolutely 100% confidence that [Mr. Ceglia's] agreement is authentic.