DLA Piper announced today that Emilio Ragosa has joined the firm's Corporate practice as a partner in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Ragosa counsels clients on public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions, with a focus on the life science and technology industries. He has represented both public and private companies, as well as venture capital firms and underwriters. Given his experience, he is uniquely able to advise clients throughout their business life cycle from formation to a sale or IPO.

"Emilio has extensive experience and capabilities in life sciences and technology capital markets and venture capital," said John Gilluly, US chair of the firm's Corporate practice. "He is a natural fit for our platform and will be a tremendous resource to our clients."

"Emilio is an experienced, knowledgeable and practical lawyer who will play an important role in our efforts to continue to build the leading corporate group in the region," said Andrew Gilbert, co-managing partner of the Short Hills office. "We are pleased to welcome him to the firm."

Ragosa joins DLA Piper from Morgan Lewis, where he most recently led the Corporate group in the Princeton office.