David C. Schwartz

David is ranked in Chambers USA for his capital markets and M&A experience, with clients noting that he is a “fantastic” lawyer who “always provides extremely helpful advice” and “breaks things down in a simple way and takes time to explain things.” Clients say David is “not just an attorney but a real partner of ours.” 

David regularly advises clients in connection with initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, at-the-market offerings (ATMs), private investments in public equity (PIPEs), and registered direct offerings, in addition to venture capital, private equity, M&A, going-private, and other strategic transactions. He also acts as counsel for both public and private companies at various stages of development, providing general corporate representation and advice to boards of directors and management concerning corporate governance matters.

David previously practiced as an associate at Morgan Lewis, and returned to the firm in 2019 after working as a partner at another global law firm and helping to establish its New Jersey office. There, he served as a member of its national leadership group of the US emerging growth and venture capital practice.

David is a frequent panelist on topics involving venture capital, public offerings, corporate governance, and M&A transactions. While attending law school, David worked in the Enforcement Division of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Philadelphia regional office.