David had a broad corporate finance practice, including representing a variety of the leading investment banks and many of the largest corporations and smaller early-stage companies in a wide range of equity and debt offerings, special investigations and corporate governance matters. Over the years, he represented issuers and investment banks in more than 120 offerings with aggregate proceeds in excess of $180 billion.
David was selected as one of The American Lawyer’s “Dealmakers of the Year” in 2005 and was also ranked the #1 IPO lawyer in 2004 (by total offering amount) by IPO Vital Signs. At age 35, he was selected by The National Law Journal for its “40 Under 40” listing of “Rising Stars in the Law.” He was also regularly named as a leading lawyer by Chambers USA and Chambers Global.
Since retiring, David has actively pursued a number of interests and philanthropic causes. David is a keen photographer and passionate world traveler, having visited more than 110 countries in his ongoing-quest to visit all 195 countries around the world.
David has been actively involved with American Joint Distribution Committee (“JDC”) for many years, most recently as the Co-Chair of its Society Fellowship since the program was established in 2017.
He was a member of the Northwestern School of Communication National Advisory Board from 2011 to 2024 and was its Chair under two Deans from 2014 to 2023. David has endowed funds at Northwestern to recognize demonstrated leadership excellence in extracurricular activities that advance important community interests inside or outside the University and to support early research projects for undergraduates. In 2020, he was the recipient of a Service to Northwestern Award.
David is currently the Co-Chair of GO2 for Lung Cancer and was a long-time member of the NYC Board of the American Heart Association (having served as its Chairman for many years and as Co-Chairman of its Wall Street Run & Heart Walk). He is also active with the Forum for Dialogue in Poland and has led several of their mission trips.