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David Leichtman

Collaborator · DISC type si
Partner and Head of IP Group at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
📍 New York, New York, United States

David Leichtman is the Partner and Head of the IP Group at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP. A Columbia Law School graduate, he is a trial lawyer with deep expertise in patent, copyright, and trademark cases across diverse sectors like life sciences, media, and financial services. He has been named a New York Super Lawyer annually since 2010.

David demonstrates a strong commitment to the arts and legal aid through extensive board service. He is the Treasurer for the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan, a Board of Trustees member for the Copyright Society, and Chair Emeritus for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

In January 2026, he merged his successful boutique firm, Leichtman Law PLLC, into Ellenoff Grossman & Schole to lead its IP group.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Partner and Head of IP Group
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Appreciative
Example Driven
Fair-minded

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

IP Litigation
His entire career is focused on trying complex intellectual property cases involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets for clients in numerous industries.
Copyright Law
Serves on the Board of Trustees for the Copyright Society of the USA and frequently engages with issues pertinent to copyright lawyers and creators.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Partner and Head of IP Group
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
6-2025
Member of Board of Trustees
Copyright Society of the USA
6-2023
Board Member -- Treasurer (2025-2026)
UMS (University Musical Society)
4-2017 - 12-2025
Managing Partner
Leichtman Law PLLC
2-2010 - 3-2017
Partner, Founder of NY Office
Robins Kaplan LLP
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Education
1993 - 1996
JD
Columbia Law School
1990 - 1993
MA
Hunter College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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