DLA Piper is pleased to announce that it has been recognized with the President’s Award  by the Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) for the firm’s outstanding service to the alternative investment securities industry.

ADISA is a national trade association of decision makers who influence over 30,000 professionals involved in alternative investments, primarily non-traded alternatives. These typically include non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Business Development Companies (BDCs), Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and private and public funds (LPs/LLCs), 1031 exchange programs (DSTs/TICs), energy and oil and gas interests, equipment leasing programs, and other alternative and direct investment offerings.

DLA Piper received the award on September 27, 2016 at ADISA’s Annual Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas. John Grady, a partner in DLA Piper’s Philadelphia office, is the President-Elect of ADISA, and currently chairs its Legislative and Regulatory Committee. He will take over from the current President, Mike Bendix, on January 1, 2017.  Darryl Steinhause, a partner in DLA Piper’s San Diego office, currently serves as general counsel to ADISA and its Board of Directors.  Darryl Steinhause has been active in the association since its formation and in the past has been a member of the Board of Directors and numerous committees and has been active in ADISA’s interaction with the SEC and FINRA.

DLA Piper advises on all aspects of financing - including asset finance, debt finance and derivatives - across a broad range of sectors. Our global team of finance lawyers offer market-leading insight into areas of finance, representing leading investment and commercial banks, public and private companies, and regulatory authorities that actively help shape the market.