David Edgerton III
Associate
901 15th Street, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, D.C., 20005
David is an associate whose practice focuses on complex business and commercial disputes, education policy, and corporate governance, He brings a wealth of consulting experience, having sat on several nonprofit boards, and advised numerous non-governmental, religious, and educational institutions on compliance, governance, and strategic growth.
Prior to joining the firm, he was a judicial...
David is an associate whose practice focuses on complex business and commercial disputes, education policy, and corporate governance, He brings a wealth of consulting experience, having sat on several nonprofit boards, and advised numerous non-governmental, religious, and educational institutions on compliance, governance, and strategic growth.
Prior to joining the firm, he was a judicial extern for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. As an extern, he drafted legal memoranda and contributed to the efficient and effective processing of court cases. David has a long record of nonprofit leadership, public speaking, and focuses his scholarship on education policy and community development through social entrepreneurship.
extern for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. As an extern, he drafted legal memoranda and contributed to the efficient and effective processing of court cases. David has a long record of nonprofit leadership, public speaking, and focuses his scholarship on education policy and community development through social entrepreneurship.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Judicial Extern for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton, U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia (2023)
- Kellogg’s Fellow, NAACP Office of General Counsel (2023)
- Roosevelt Fellow, Council of State Governments (2022)
Education
-
Howard University School of Law,
JD
- Attorney General, Black Law Student Association Langston chapter
- President, Brothers in Law inc. Anna Pauli Murray chapter
- Financial advisor, Howard University Graduate Student Assembly
- Judge Damon J. Keith Scholar
- Howard University Community Leader of the Year
- Howard University Law Student of the Year
-
Howard University,
BA,
Political Science,
magna cum laude
- Chairman, NAACP PAC
- President Harry S. Truman Scholar
- Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice Scholar
- BET Scholar
- President, Howard University Speech and Debate Team
Admissions
- District of Columbia
Practice Areas
Industries
Previous Professional Experience
- Judicial Extern for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton, U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia (2023)
- Kellogg’s Fellow, NAACP Office of General Counsel (2023)
- Roosevelt Fellow, Council of State Governments (2022)
Professional Activities
- Washington Bar Association – Student Member
- Bar Association of DC – Student Member
- Washington Council of Lawyers – Student Member
- Christian Legal Society DC Metro chapter – Student Member
- National Bar Association – Student Member
- National Black Law Student Association – Alumni Member
Community
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Inc.
- Christian Legal Aid DC
- Brothers in Law Inc.
- Jack and Jill of America Inc.
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leader
David is an associate whose practice focuses on complex business and commercial disputes, education policy, and corporate governance, He brings a wealth of consulting experience, having sat on several nonprofit boards, and advised numerous non-governmental, religious, and educational institutions on compliance, governance, and strategic growth.
Prior to joining the firm, he was a judicial... extern for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. As an extern, he drafted legal memoranda and contributed to the efficient and effective processing of court cases. David has a long record of nonprofit leadership, public speaking, and focuses his scholarship on education policy and community development through social entrepreneurship.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Judicial Extern for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton, U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia (2023)
- Kellogg’s Fellow, NAACP Office of General Counsel (2023)
- Roosevelt Fellow, Council of State Governments (2022)
Education
-
Howard University School of Law,
JD
- Attorney General, Black Law Student Association Langston chapter
- President, Brothers in Law inc. Anna Pauli Murray chapter
- Financial advisor, Howard University Graduate Student Assembly
- Judge Damon J. Keith Scholar
- Howard University Community Leader of the Year
- Howard University Law Student of the Year
-
Howard University,
BA,
Political Science,
magna cum laude
- Chairman, NAACP PAC
- President Harry S. Truman Scholar
- Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice Scholar
- BET Scholar
- President, Howard University Speech and Debate Team
Admissions
- District of Columbia
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Government Relations Strategies
- Business Services
- Employment & Labor
Industries
- Washington Bar Association – Student Member
- Bar Association of DC – Student Member
- Washington Council of Lawyers – Student Member
- Christian Legal Society DC Metro chapter – Student Member
- National Bar Association – Student Member
- National Black Law Student Association – Alumni Member
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Inc.
- Christian Legal Aid DC
- Brothers in Law Inc.
- Jack and Jill of America Inc.
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leader
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