Education
University of Michigan (B.A., History, 2011); Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2015, magna cum laude; Fordham Law Review; Addison M. Metcalf Labor Law Prize; American Jurisprudence Legal Writing Award; Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award).
 
AWARDS
America's Top 50 Lawyers - Civil Rights - New York - 2026
New York Metro Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2021 – 2025
 
Employment
David began his career as an associate with a major New York City-based corporate law firm. Among other representations, David participated in proffer sessions with the DOJ and SEC and worked on a multibillion-dollar accounting malpractice case that went to trial in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York and garnered considerable media attention.
 
Determined to put his legal skills to use for the public good, and with nearly two years of litigation experience under his belt, David left private practice for a job with Everytown for Gun Safety. While at Everytown, David worked both as a litigator and as policy counsel, helping to draft and promote legislation designed to reduce gun violence.
David joined Bantle & Levy LLP as an Associate in September 2018.
 
Organizations
David is currently a member of the Civil Rights Committee of the New York City Bar Association, the New York chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the National Police Accountability Project.
 
 
Contact info:
 
315.228.0737
krauss@civilrightsfirm.com
 
 
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