Kathleen Ruhland
PartnerGlobal Co-Chair, Corporate
Member, Global Board
Member, Executive Committee
Member, Global Board
Member, Executive Committee
Kathy advises world-leading corporations on transactions in the consumer goods, food and beverage, agricultural and industrial sectors.
EXPERIENCE
Education
- J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
magna cum laude - B.A., University of St. Thomas
cum laude
Awards
Pro Bono
- Course Instructor, Special Economic Zones in Africa and globally, University of Pretoria and University of the Western Cape, September 2014
Bylines
- Post-COVID-19: What to expect in the "next normal," 30 April 2020
Seminars
Media Mentions
- "DLA Piper Forms New Management Team After Strong 2020," Law360, March 9, 2021
Prior Experience
Before joining DLA Piper, Kathy was co-chair of the international practice at one of the 75 largest law firms headquartered in the US. Previously, she served as in-house counsel for General Mills.
Additional Accreditations
Kathy is a certified public accountant (inactive) with Big Four firm experience.