David Zensky
Westhampton Beach,NY
Summary
Dynamic senior litigator with over 40 years of experience in high-stakes commercial disputes looking to move on to the next phase of his career.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
New York, New York
02.1994 - Current
- Highly skilled senior litigator handling complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts, and restructuring disputes in bankruptcy courts, from inception through trial or settlement.
- Served as lead attorney in over 15 bench trials across various jurisdictions.
- Conducted and defended over 100 depositions in preparation for litigation.
- 100+ oral arguments/court appearances
- Amounts at issue ranging from $25 million to $8 billion
- Provided strategic legal advice to Boards of Directors on corporate governance.
- Negotiating/drafting complex settlements
- Training/mentoring associates and junior partners
- Associate 1994-1995
Partner*
Anderson Russell Kill & Olick, P.C.
New York, New York
09.1988 - 02.1994
- Junior litigation lawyer. assisting partners in a variety of commercial cases.
- Taking/defending depositions
- Handling court appearances
- Arguing appeals
- (All lawyers had the title partner)
Law Clerk
New Jersey Supreme Court
Newark, New Jersey
09.1987 - 08.1988
- Drafting opinions and bench memos
- Attending oral arguments
Education
J.D. -
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA05-1987
Master of Arts - Political Science, Sociology
State University of New York At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY05-1984
Skills
- Lawyer with 40 years of experience at the highest level of the profession
- Hands on experience in all facets of civil commercial litigation and trial practice
- Extraordinary, compelling writer
Custom Section 1
- Married Linda Cuggino (1991); daughter Chloe (27); son Ethan (24). Gigging musician (guitar); avid tennis player, fitness enthusiast.
Timeline
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
02.1994 - Current
Partner*
Anderson Russell Kill & Olick, P.C.
09.1988 - 02.1994
Law Clerk
New Jersey Supreme Court
09.1987 - 08.1988
J.D. -
Harvard Law School
Master of Arts - Political Science, Sociology
State University of New York At Binghamton