About

David C. Codell is a successful trial and appellate litigation attorney specializing in Constitutional, Business, Antitrust, and Entertainment law matters in Los Angeles, California.

David C. Codell is a highly accomplished trial and appellate litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. With a focus on Constitutional, Business, Antitrust, and Entertainment law matters, he has built a reputation for his exceptional legal skills and dedication to his clients. 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 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th and D.C. Circuits. A graduate of Harvard Law School, David received his A.B. summa cum laude in 1991, and J.D. magna cum laude in 1995. His extensive experience and success in the legal field have led to numerous precedent-setting victories for his clients. David is committed to providing diligent representation focused on achieving the best possible results for those he represents. In addition to his professional work, David is dedicated to pro bono work and has been instrumental in advancing civil rights through historic rulings. He has been honored 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 also been recognized as a California Super Lawyer since 2006. David C. Codell\s passion for the law and his unwavering commitment to his clients make him a trusted and respected figure in the legal community. Whether representing clients in the television, motion picture, recording, or advertising industries, David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every 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

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

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