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David Lender

David Lender

USA 2026

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David Lender is Co-Chair of Weil’s global Litigation Department, a member of the Firm’s Management Committee, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has over 30 years of experience litigating and trying bet-the-company complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. David focuses on antitrust, class action, consumer fraud, contract, patent, and IP matters, among others. He has tried more than 30 cases to verdict as first chair, and serves as primary and longstanding outside counsel to a wide range of industry-leading companies, including BASF, eBay, ExxonMobil, GlobalFoundries, GrubHub, and GoodRx. He is regularly recognized as a preeminent trial lawyer and litigator by leading industry publications, and is a recognized expert, author and frequent lecturer on electronic discovery issues.

Personal

Duke University (BA); Duke University School of Law (JD). Serves on the Executive Board of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

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David Lender has extensive experience litigating a wide variety of commercial disputes, regularly taking on bet-the-company cases for major corporate clients. His expertise spans the gamut of civil litigation, with recent work in IP, antitrust and contractual disputes.

Strengths

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  • David gets what the business needs are. He has the unique and great ability to keep calm in the face of pressure and stress.

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  • David is very smart strategically and thorough in terms of his research and analysis.

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  • David is very experienced and an incredible litigator.

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  • David is exceptional in the courtroom.

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  • David is truly passionate about the case and helping the client.

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California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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Florida

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