Morgan Lewis

David Canales

Associate

David Canales applies his business mindset to represent clients on a broad range of transactional matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and private equity investments, in both domestic and cross-border transactions. David’s primary area of focus is energy-related transactions, particularly in engineering, procurement, and construction agreements.  His experience includes years as in-house counsel for an international oil and gas company. David’s fluency in English and Spanish uniquely qualifies him to review, draft, and negotiate complex legal documents in both languages.

Extended Profile

After graduating from Tulane University Law School, David was awarded a fellowship with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute where he worked for the US Treasury Department in Washington, DC and Grupo Salinas in Mexico City, Mexico.

Education

  • Tulane University Law School, 2010, J.D.
  • University of Houston, 2005, B.B.A., cum laude

Admissions

  • Texas

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Law Firm of the Year, Energy/Projects: Power (including Renewables), Chambers USA (2018)

Member, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators

Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association 

Member, Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee, Houston Bar Association

Recipient, Outstanding Chair Award, Houston Young Lawyers Association (2016–2017)

Co-Chair, Diversity Committee, Houston Young Lawyers Association (2016–2017)

Board Director, Houston Young Lawyers Association (2015–2016)

Fellow, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (2010–2011)