Juan Picon, co-leader of Latham & Watkins’ Latin America practice and a former global co-chair of DLA Piper, has died following a battle with lymphoma.
Picon, regarded as one of Spain’s leading rainmakers, was also the managing partner of Latham’s Madrid office. He joined the firm in 2017 after more than a decade at DLA Piper.
“Juan was a gifted lawyer, visionary leader, and incredibly thoughtful person who touched the lives of so many at the firm and throughout the profession,” Rich Trobman, Latham’s chair and managing partner, said in a statement. “He will be remembered for his generous spirit, ...