Elisha A. King
Partner and General Counsel
About
Elisha King is DLA Piper’s General Counsel. She works closely with members of firm leadership, oversees the firm's legal department, and advises firm lawyers and administrative management on firm governance, professional responsibility, and other legal matters.
Elisha has more than 25 years’ experience at the firm, with a background in litigation and employment law, including jury and bench trials in federal and state courts. She is a member of the firm's Executive Committee and also serves on the board of the DLA Piper Foundation.
Elisha has more than 25 years’ experience at the firm, with a background in litigation and employment law, including jury and bench trials in federal and state courts. She is a member of the firm's Executive Committee and also serves on the board of the DLA Piper Foundation.
CourtsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitUnited States District Court for the District of MarylandUnited States District Court for the District of Columbia
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia 1997
- B.S., University of Maryland 1993
Media Mentions
- "DLA Piper Forms New Management Team After Strong 2020," Law360, March 9, 2021
- "The Top In-House Hires Of August," Law360, August 31, 2018
Prior Experience
Prior to her legal career, Elisha worked as a news reporter for The Washington Post.
Connect
Phone
+1 202 799 4254
(Work, Washington, DC)
