David L. Axelrod

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DISC Type : cs

Partner and Practice Leader of Securities Enforcement and Corporate Governance Litigation Group at Ballard Spahr LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

David L. Axelrod is the Partner and Practice Leader of Ballard Spahrs Securities Enforcement Group. A former SEC Supervisory Trial Counsel and federal prosecutor, he is a first-chair trial lawyer with experience in over 20 federal cases. He graduated from Harvard Law School and now specializes in defending clients in government-facing litigation.

He has a keen interest in First Amendment rights and freedom of speech, notably representing high-profile clients in defamation appeals. He also writes and speaks on complex legal topics, including criminal leak investigations against journalists, showcasing a commitment to protecting the press.

As an SEC lawyer, he led the nationwide insider trading training program for all enforcement staff.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Tough To Convince

Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Securities Enforcement
He leads the Securities Enforcement and Corporate Governance Litigation Group at Ballard Spahr and is a former SEC Supervisory Trial Counsel.
First Amendment Law
He has represented clients in high-profile defamation appeals, citing the importance of First Amendment implications for every American.
Insider Trading
As a former SEC counsel, he was responsible for training the agency's national enforcement staff on how to prosecute insider trading cases.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2017
Partner and Practice Leader of Securities Enforcement and Corporate Governance Litigation Group at Ballard Spahr LLP
11-2014 - 3-2017
Regional Trial Counsel at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
7-2008 - 11-2014
Assistant United States Attorney at United States Attorney's Office
9-2004 - 7-2008
Associate at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
9-2003 - 9-2004
Law Clerk to the Hon. R. Barclay Surrick at United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Education

2000 - 2003
Doctor of Law (JD) from Harvard Law School
1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Haverford College

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