Louis Lehot, the San Francisco-based DLA Piper partner who was accused of sexual assault by a fellow partner last week, has been let go by the firm, sources confirmed last week (11 October).

In an email to DLA Piper lawyers and staff Friday afternoon, the text of which was obtained by The American Lawyer, firm leadership acknowledged Lehot's departure.

"We are saddened that this type of allegation has arisen at our firm," the email said, regarding partner Vanina Guerrero's allegation that Lehot sexually assaulted her multiple times after recruiting her to join the firm.