The leader of Pepper Hamilton’s alcoholic beverage industry group has made a move to DLA Piper, after only two years at Pepper Hamilton.

Philadelphia-based Alva Mather said DLA Piper reached out to her about a year ago, but she was hesitant to make a move, given how recently she had joined Pepper Hamilton from Griesing Law. But as her clients look to grow globally, she said, it made sense to join a firm with an international platform.