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# DLA Piper Earns Multiple Industry Accolades for Legal Excellence
DLA Piper has been shortlisted for three 2025 American Lawyer Industry Awards, recognizing its achievements in products liability litigation, client/law firm collaboration, and innovation in legal technology [[1]]. The awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions by individuals, law firms, and legal departments, will be presented on November 13 in New York City [[1]].
## Products Liability litigation Recognition
DLA Piper is among four firms nominated in the Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year category. This recognition stems from the firm’s consistent success in securing defense verdicts in high-stakes trials, where potential damages reach hundreds of millions of dollars [[1]].
Did You Know?
The American Lawyer Industry Awards are widely considered among the most prestigious honors in the legal profession.
## Collaboration with Microsoft
The firm’s collaborative work with Microsoft has earned a nomination in the Best Client/Law Firm Team category. This partnership extends beyond traditional legal services to encompass AI development, operational transformation, and pro bono initiatives [[1]].
## Pioneering AI for Good
DLA Piper is also recognized in the Best Provider Collaboration category for its work with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Stanford Law School CodeX. the firm is the founding legal partner of the AI for Good Law Track, an initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals [[1]].
Pro Tip:
Effective collaboration between law firms, technology providers, and international organizations is increasingly crucial for addressing complex global challenges.
| Award Category | Recognition |
|---|---|
| products Liability litigation Department of the Year | Shortlisted |
| Best Client/Law Firm Team | Shortlisted (with Microsoft) |
| Best Provider Collaboration | Shortlisted (with ITU & Stanford Law School CodeX) |
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