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Prior to entering private practice, David spent six years working for Representative Rick Lazio (R-NY) as his Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel for Mr. Lazio’s Banking Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. David managed 25 people in three offices, represented Mr. Lazio on a variety of panels and before interest groups in Washington, New York, and throughout the country. In addition, David served as Senior Advisor, and as part of the of senior management team, for Mr. Lazio’s Senate bid. |
In his roles for Mr. Lazio, David was called upon to handle a number of difficult substantive and management issues. For example, David was the primary staff negotiator for the landmark housing and HUD reform bill, the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, worked on public housing reform, RESPA and other housing finance issues. David also was significantly involved in initiatives relating to appropriations, health care, international relations, and New York-based interests.
From 1990 to 1995 David practiced law with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles and Washington where he worked mostly on bankruptcy, real estate, and corporate reorganization cases. David received a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
David has worked on a number of political campaigns and for three years was the political director for the National PAC, the largest, independent, bi-partisan political action committee in the country. At National PAC, David oversaw an extensive expansion of the direct mail program as well as a political department credited for picking 34 of 38 winners in open-seat races. He also worked briefly for the Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, and Representative Cleve Benedict (R-WV).
Some of David’s clients include Freddie Mac, The Russ Reid Company, National Association of Mortgage Brokers, Lehman Brothers, Bay Mills Indian Community, and National Grid.
David, 42, was born and raised in Wheeling, West Virginia. He currently resides with his wife Connie and twin daughters in Washington, DC.
