David Watnick
- Litigation Lead, Portland Office
- Portland
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A member of the Business Litigation practice, David represents clients in trial court and on appeal and advises them in high-leverage prelitigation settings.
Known for his writing and oral advocacy skills, David Watnick is a creative legal strategist keen at identifying novel arguments to reorient challenging cases and deliver successful outcomes under pressure. He has a deep knowledge of Oregon government law and extensive experience litigating against state and local government bodies. He also defends clients in consumer and privacy class actions, and frequently authors briefs in appellate courts across the country.
David clerked for the Honorable Gilbert S. Merritt of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Honorable Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Areas of focus
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Stanford Law School, J.D., 2015
- University of Michigan, Ford School of Public Policy, B.A., with distinction, 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
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Oregon
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California
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Washington
Related Employment
- Covington & Burling LLP, San Francisco, CA, Associate, 2017-2022
Clerkships
- Hon. Richard Seeborg, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Hon. Gilbert S. Merritt, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2024-2026
