Unlocking Potential:
Our People’s Stories

Senior Associate Gigi Lockhart shares how stepping beyond her role and taking on new challenges helped her shape her career and build relationships across DLA Piper’s international network.

Drew Moss, Head of Talent, explores how mindset, feedback, resilience and wellbeing work together to drive sustainable high performance.

From taking stretch assignments to embracing change, Joanne's path to Head of Inclusion for EMEA and APAC shows how progress happens when you’re willing to ask, learn and step up.

Peter Somekh, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, shares how a culture of challenge and collaboration has shaped his career, and continues to push him to grow.

Alix Leatherday chose the Solicitor Apprenticeship route, combining global exposure with practical training inside our Manchester office. From day one, she's earning her degree while working on high-profile matters that count. 

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Sophie gives us a glimpse into her role in the Leeds office. Now in her fourth year, she’s working with lawyers across the globe and gaining hands-on legal experience, all while earning her degree.

Our Discovery Days give you real insight into the work, the people, and the pace of DLA Piper.

Recruitment Manager Kasia Scott shares how she has felt empowered to challenge, be challenged, and grow through curiosity. Her journey has led her to discover a culture where leadership doesn’t just answer questions, it asks them too.

As a summer intern, Ammar has been immersed in complex, high-impact work – building confidence, gaining clarity and discovering his potential in the process.