About
David C. Codell is a a success trial and appellate litigation attorney focusing on Constitutional, Business, Antitrust, and Entertainment regulation subjects in Los Angeles, California.
David C. Codell is a exceptionally done trial and appellate litigation lawyer primarily based in Los Angeles, California. With a focal point on Constitutional, Business, Antitrust, and Entertainment law topics, he has built a popularity for his super prison skills and determination to his customers. His jurisdictions include U.S. District and State Courts in California, the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as U.S. Courts of Appeals for the second, third, sixth, ninth, 10th and D.C. Circuits. A graduate of Harvard Law School, David acquired his A.B. summa cum laude in 1991, and J.D. magna cum laude in 1995. His vast revel in and fulfillment inside the felony discipline have led to numerous precedent-setting victories for his clients. David is dedicated to imparting diligent illustration centered on accomplishing the satisfactory feasible effects for the ones he represents. In addition to his expert work, David is dedicated to seasoned bono work and has been instrumental in advancing civil rights thru historic rulings. He has been commemorated with prestigious awards, including a Humanitarian Award from Beth Chayim Chadashim, an Equality Advocate Award from Equality California, and a Liberty Award from Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund. David has additionally been identified as a California Super Lawyer for the reason that 2006. David C. Codells ardour for the regulation and his unwavering dedication to his customers make him a depended on and respected determine within the felony network. Whether representing customers in the television, movement picture, recording, or advertising and marketing industries, David brings a wealth of know-how and revel in to each case he handles.Legal Issues
- Antitrust Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Entertainment & Sports Law
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English
Accepted Jurisdictions
9th Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Massachusetts
U.S. Supreme Court
10th Circuit
District of Columbia
3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
California
6th Circuit
2nd Circuit
Experience
- Lawyer
Law Office of David C. Codell
2003 - Constitutional Litigation Director
National Center for Lesbian Rights - NCLR
2014 - Visiting Legal Director and Senior Scholar of Law
Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
2012 - Partner
Irell & Manella LLP
1999 - Law Clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court of the United States
1996 - Law Clerk to Judge David S. Tatel
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
1995
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D. (1995) Graduation year:
Harvard University
B.A. (1991) Graduation year:
Associations
Humanist Legal Society
Board PresidentCurrent
Equality California
Former Board has membership and Vice PresidentCurrent
California State Bar
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has membership1999 - Current