Former Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom attorney Ronald N. Brown III joined DLA Piper in Wilmington, the firm announced. 

He joins as a partner and will handle matters related to litigation, arbitration and investigations, with a particular focus on corporate governance matters and federal securities laws. His clients include corporations, directors and officers. He also advises clients on issues related to Delaware-specific corporate law.