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David L Portilla

David L Portilla

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

David is co-head of Davis Polk’s Financial Institutions practice. He advises bank and nonbank financial institutions on a range of M&A, regulation, policy, enforcement and governance matters – including the full gamut of the prudential regulatory framework. He has a notable reputation in enhanced prudential standards for large banks, the Volcker Rule, the prudential regulation of nonbank firms, and innovation-related and cryptoasset issues. He is well known for thought leadership and spearheading advocacy efforts for clients.

David served as a senior policy advisor to the Treasury Department’s Financial Stability Oversight Council at its launch following the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. He helped develop the FSOC’s initial substantive agenda, procedures and governance, and worked on Dodd-Frank implementation and other financial regulatory issues.

Career

Rutgers Law School (JD, with Highest Honors, 2006; Order of the Coif); Rutgers University (BA, with Honors, 2002)

Personal

For more information: https://www.cravath.com/people/david-l-portilla.html

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Portilla is co-head of the financial institutions team. He focuses his practice on all aspects of banking regulation, representing both US and non-US financial institutions. He is particularly sought after for his insights on the Dodd-Frank Act and amendments to the Volcker Rule.

Strengths

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  • David is practical. He understands and has deep knowledge of the banking regulators.

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)Chambers Guide to the USA

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