10 Aug 2026
DLA Piper strengthens Boston Emerging Growth and Venture Capital team with Joshua Fox and Alexander Civetta
"DLA Piper hires Joshua Fox and Alexander Civetta as partners in its Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice in Boston, where they will advise life sciences, technology and other high-growth companies."
Joshua Fox joins DLA Piper as a Partner and will lead the firm’s Corporate team in Boston. He brings 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs build their businesses and is a nationally ranked practitioner. Fox advises clients on company formation, venture capital, angel and strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, and day-to-day legal and business matters. His practice is focused on life sciences companies, including drug development, devices, diagnostics and tools, as well as technology companies in energy, digital health, and software.
Alexander Civetta joins DLA Piper as a Partner and is also a nationally ranked practitioner. He advises innovators and high-growth companies across industries, including life sciences, technology, energy transition, AI and robotics, consumer products, and sports and entertainment. Civetta counsels founders, startups, and emerging companies throughout their lifecycle, with experience in financings across all stages and levels of complexity. His practice spans strategic technology transactions, intellectual property licensing, and commercial contracting matters.