DLA Piper announced today that Michael Haworth has joined the firm’s Real Estate practice as a partner in New York.

John Sullivan, global co-chair and US chair of DLA Piper’s Real Estate practice. “We are pleased to welcome him on board.”

“We are committed to strategically growing the capabilities of our top-tier real estate practice in New York, and Michael’s diverse skillset will enhance our offerings and allow us to better serve clients, both in the US and globally,” said Eugene Pinover, co-chair of the firm’s New York Real Estate practice. Chris M. Smith, also a co-chair of the New York Real Estate practice, added, “Michael’s experience in handling sophisticated real estate transactions, both in New York City and internationally, make him an ideal fit for our global real estate platform.”

Haworth, who joins from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, received his J.D. fromthe Notre Dame Law School and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.