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David M Zornow

David M Zornow

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

From 2009-2020, Mr. Zornow, who founded Skadden's white collar practice, served as the global head of Skadden’s Litigation/Controversy practices and a member of the firm’s Policy Committee. Represents corporations and individuals in connection with federal and state grand jury investigations and at trial. Works on civil enforcement actions, including matters before the SEC, and internal investigations on behalf of corporate boards of directors. David also teaches at Yale and NYU law schools.

Career

Law clerk to USDJ Herbert J. Stern, Newark, NJ (1980-82); Assistant US Attorney, SDNY (1983-87); Associate Independent Counsel, Iran/Contra (1987-89).

Personal

JD, Yale Law School, 1980; BA, Harvard College, 1976 (summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

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Individual Editorial
David Zornow frequently takes on the DOJ and regulatory bodies in major investigations and criminal trials. He is also a leading choice for internal investigations.

Strengths

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  • David is excellence in person. He is sharp, witty and always on the ball. You would not want anybody else in a court room defending your case.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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