Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, INDUSTRY NEWS: DLA Piper’s Zeidman Receives Leadership Award from International Franchise Association, (Feb 25, 2013)

Philip F. Zeidman, a senior partner in DLA Piper’s Franchise and Distribution practice in Washington, D.C., has received the William Rosenberg Leadership Award from the International Franchise Association (IFA), according to a recent announcement.

The award is given annually to an individual “who has made a significant contribution to franchise education, and to the IFA Educational Foundation, through research, teaching, fundraising, or other activities or service.”

Zeidman was recognized for his frequent writing, speaking, and counseling to promote best practices in the IFA community. DLA Piper and its predecessor firms have served as the organization’s general counsel since its inception, 53 years ago.

In his practice, Zeidman serves as counsel to U.S. and foreign companies, trade associations, and international government organizations. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School, he has engaged in an international transactional practice, testified on franchising before governmental bodies, participated in judicial and administrative proceedings, taught at universities, and appeared before business and professional groups around the world.

DLA Piper is a global law firm with 4,200 lawyers located in more than 30 countries throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. In the United States, the firm has 1,370 lawyers and offices in 24 cities, including in every major business center across the country. The firm’s core U.S. practices are corporate and finance, intellectual property, litigation, government affairs, real estate, and tax.

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