David draws upon his combined experience as a Trial Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney at the DOJ to pragmatically guide clients through their most sensitive matters, including high stakes investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation.

David’s practice covers a wide cross section of the law, including conducting internal investigations and representing both corporates and individuals in complex criminal and civil litigation. He skillfully represents clients facing investigations and enforcement actions brought by key domestic enforcement agencies, often in cross-border matters. David has extensive experience with matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), and the False Claims Act (FCA). David also provides unique insight into matters involving tax controversies, including criminal investigations. He regularly counsels clients on a range of compliance issues.

David is well versed in the consumer food and beverage industry sector, having advised household names in some of their most significant matters, including those related to FDA inspections and criminal matters involving insanitary conditions and adulterated product.

David also represents clients facing scrutiny under U.S. export control and sanctions laws, and often involving the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Before joining Hogan Lovells, David served with distinction at the DOJ Tax Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, where he received the U.S. Attorney's Award for Excellence in Prosecution of Fraud and also the award for Excellence in Prosecution of Organized Crime.  David also served as the office's Election Fraud Coordinator.

David clerked for the Honorable Richard D. Bennett of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.