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David Spitzer

David Spitzer

2990 Deer Run Drive, Reno,Nevada

Summary

Seasoned attorney and supervisor with excellent communication and employee relationship skills. Intimately familiar with Northern Nevada Legal Aid's programs, people, and challenges. Dedicated to making NNLA a premiere organization serving under represented people, attracting top-notch legal talent and effecting positive change.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney

Northern Nevada Legal Aid
07.2011 - Current
  • Participated in grant writing, planning and administration
  • Promoted to supervising attorney of the Adult Guardianship four attorney unit from 2019 until now
  • Currently providing leadership in three key roles: Supervising Attorney, Buildings Operations Manager, and Interim Executive Director.

Private Practice

David Spitzer Law
07.2007 - 06.2011

Private Practice

David Spitzer Law
05.1995 - 07.2007
  • From 1997 through 2007, served as attorney representing clients in Drug Court
  • Played a key role in creating and establishing Diversion Court, Mental Health Court, and Prisoner Re-entry Court
  • Assisted in procuring Grant funding and legislative changes to fund programs
  • Supervised five attorneys and staff.
  • Annual presenter of Confidentiality Laws for Counselors at University of Nevada, Reno

Deputy Public Defender

Washoe County
03.1993 - 05.1995
  • Designed and implemented the third Drug Court in the U.S
  • Served as attorney for Participants.

Deputy D.A. and Private Practice

Washoe County
05.1985 - 04.1990
  • Deputy District Attorney 4/1985 to 5/1990
  • Private practice 5/1990 to 3/1993

Education

Juris Doctorate -

Willamette University
Salem, Oregon
05-1984

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California Davis
05-1981

Skills

  • Historical and current knowledge of NNLA, including its services, personnel, finances and challenges
  • Record of excellent collaborative and collegial relationships with staff
  • Longstanding relationships in the Northern Nevada area among Judges, politicians, government officials and funders, both extant and prospective
  • Nearly 40 years of legal and practical experience serving those whose lives are challenged by addiction, homelessness, incapacity or disability

Timeline

Attorney

Northern Nevada Legal Aid
07.2011 - Current

Private Practice

David Spitzer Law
07.2007 - 06.2011

Private Practice

David Spitzer Law
05.1995 - 07.2007

Deputy Public Defender

Washoe County
03.1993 - 05.1995

Deputy D.A. and Private Practice

Washoe County
05.1985 - 04.1990

Juris Doctorate -

Willamette University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California Davis

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