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Roger Meltzer

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Partner (2007-Present), Chairman Emeritus (2021-Present), Senior Leadership (2013-2020) at DLA Piper
📍 New York, New York, United States

Roger Meltzer is the Chairman Emeritus of DLA Piper, where he focuses on building client relationships to drive business growth. A Doctor of Law from New York University and alumnus of Harvard University, his leadership is noted for its strategic, forward-thinking approach. He has a long history in complex financial and corporate law.

To find inspiration for leadership, Roger reads about successful entrepreneurs, philosophers, and artists, drawing on their creativity and willingness to think outside the box. He also credits his wife and children as sources of direction. In 2022, NYU School of Law named its Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in his honor.

He was named one of the Top Ten Legal Innovators of the Year by the Financial Times in 2019 for his work in advancing diversity and inclusion.

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Current Role
Partner (2007-Present), Chairman Emeritus (2021-Present), Senior Leadership (2013-2020)
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Diversity and Inclusion
Recognized as an "Equality Trailblazer" for spearheading initiatives like the Mansfield Rule at DLA Piper and has a center at NYU Law named in his honor for this work.
Law Firm Leadership
As former Global Co-Chair and current Chairman Emeritus, he focuses on strategic growth, firm culture, and driving standards for a global legal practice.
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Career

Work history

Partner (2007-Present), Chairman Emeritus (2021-Present), Senior Leadership (2013-2020)
DLA Piper
Partner (1984-2007), Associate (1977-1983)
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
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Media appearances

Roger Meltzer Of DLA Piper, On Law Firm Legacies, China and Global Elite. Featured in Forbes
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Roger Meltzer accepting the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers award. Featured in Facebook (DLA Piper Global)
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Education
Doctor of Law (JD)
New York University School of Law
A.B.
Harvard University
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