Overview
Prior Experience
Before joining the firm as an associate, David was a summer associate at Faegre Baker Daniels for two summers, working through a number of practice groups on issues including cybersecurity, FDA compliance and veterans benefits. During law school, David was actively involved in the Latinx Law Students Association and served as a student director at the University of Minnesota Law School’s Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, where he represented clients on asylum and human trafficking matters.
Prior to law school, David was a White House and campaign researcher for President Barack Obama, working on a wide range of issues including health care reform, Supreme Court nominations and LGBTQ rights.
Personal Interests
David is an avid painter, marathoner, and dog owner.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Languages
Spanish
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. Intellectual Property Moot Court, Immigration & Human Rights Clinic (2019)
Northern Illinois University
B.A. in English (2005)
Insights & Events
Insights
News
Other Perspectives
Firm Blog Contributions
- TCAM Today – uncomplicated, practical, day-to-day advice about how to build, protect or monetize a brand
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- David has represented clients on a wide variety of pro bono matters including immigration, housing and nonprofit work.
Professional Associations
- Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association
Civic Activities
- Asylum Law Project – Legal Volunteer, 2017
Firm Leadership
- Diversity Collective, Minneapolis Co-Chair
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-21, 2023-24
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018-19
- University of Minnesota Law School — Dean’s List, 2016-18