Unlocking Potential:
Our People’s Stories

What makes work at DLA Piper rewarding? Colleagues in Prague share what they enjoy most about their roles, from varied and challenging work, to international collaboration and the opportunity to work across borders.

What would you tell yourself on your first day at DLA Piper? Our team in Prague reflects on where they started and shares advice on staying curious, asking questions, embracing the unexpected and trusting that you don’t need to have everything figured out from day one.

What brings a team together beyond the work itself? Colleagues in our Prague office share the traditions they look forward to most – from running relays and beach volleyball to shared lunches, coffee rituals and festive baking.

DLA Piper trainee Clare Hibbert reflects on her journey from university to practice, sharing practical advice on how to make the most out of your internship. 

From Munich to Melbourne, Partner Martin Haller reflects on how collaboration across offices and cultures creates a truly connected way of working.

For Venesssa Parekh, Head of Sustainability in EMEA and APAC, sustainability means equipping people with the knowledge and skills to understand sustainability risks and opportunities to support our clients in an evolving landscape.

At our Law, unlocked insight events in the UK, students stepped inside our offices to meet our people, explore life at DLA Piper and see how careers in commercial law can take shape. 

Aimee Harper, an Associate in Finance, reflects on how collaboration, collective experience and a supportive team drive high performance, personal growth and exceptional outcomes for clients.

Dr. Manuel Indelkofer reflects on his journey from junior associate to partner, sharing how his approach to leadership has evolved and what aspiring partners need to succeed.