A partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice and leader of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team, David advises and defends clients across a wide range of cybersecurity, proprietary information protection and innovative technology initiatives related to artificial intelligence development and deployment, and privacy matters. His strategic, personalized counsel makes each client feel uniquely understood and prioritized.
With a thorough technical understanding of claims and a proven track record of early case resolution, David has successfully secured favorable settlements for clients at the earliest stages of litigation. His approach emphasizes proactive risk assessment and reduction, helping clients avoid costly disputes and regulatory pitfalls.
Certified as an Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) and an Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), David is at the forefront of innovation and compliance. David leverages his background as a musician and former software engineer as insight into the technologies his clients navigate at the intersection of new age tech and traditional intellectual property rights. Having worked across the developmental, operational and now on the legal and policy side of technology, he brings a rare 360-degree perspective to every engagement.
Clients rely on David’s ability to decode complex technical issues into precise legal strategies. Combining his legal expertise with over 30 years of hands-on IT experience, he offers unique insight into the intersection of evolving technologies and regulatory frameworks. He helps clients navigate federal cybersecurity laws and requirements, including those issued by executive orders, HIPAA, SEC, FTC, FCC, FCRA/FACTA, FINRA, FFIEC, OCC, as well as state and industry-specific requirements.
David’s practice centers on a law and technology-focused approach to cybersecurity, data protection and innovation, and privacy compliance encompassing:
- Information governance programs
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and preparedness
- Incident response planning
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Privacy and information management
- Cybersecurity and Privacy dispute resolution
In addition to his cybersecurity and data privacy work, David has extensive experience in intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright litigation, gTLD developments and forced recovery of domain names. He regularly drafts and negotiates a wide range of technology services-related agreements, such as:
- EU data processing and cloud service agreements
- Software licensing and hardware purchase/lease contracts
- Cyber forensics and threat remediation service agreements
- Payment processing, data sharing, and internet services contracts
A recognized thought leader, David is frequently sought for speaking engagements and media commentary on class-action lawsuits, developing legislation, and AI trends.
