David R. Michaeli

David's practice, which has earned him recognition by a prominent trade publication as a Rising Star in the areas of business and appellate litigation, includes transactional advice and dispute resolution. David represents clients in many industries, with a particular focus on private equity and hedge funds, financial services, manufacturing, and aviation. He has extensive experience litigating and advising on cross-border claims, including judgment and arbitration award enforcement and 28 U.S.C. § 1782 actions, which David has litigated successfully in a dozen U.S. jurisdictions.  David has recovered billions in cash and non-cash compensation on behalf of his clients, and he has also successfully defended billions of dollars in claims.

David has published dozens of articles on legal and industry issues, including on M&A law, the aviation industry, and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.  He has advised clients on hundreds of M&A, joint venture, and other transactions, including on dispute avoidance, risk allocation, and risk mitigation issues.

David also maintains a robust pro bono practice. David has represented death-sentenced defendants in innocence proceedings, domestic violence victims and asylum applicants, and also regularly advises charitable organizations on a host of legal issues. David formerly served as secretary of the New York City Bar Association's Committee on State Courts of Superior Jurisdiction, and as a member of that committee's Legislative Subcommittee.