David Leichtman

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Partner and Head of IP Group at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP

New York, New York, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Supporting the Arts
Holds leadership and board positions at the University Musical Society and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, reflecting a personal passion for arts and culture.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2026
Partner and Head of IP Group at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
6-2025
Member of Board of Trustees at Copyright Society of the USA
6-2023
Board Member -- Treasurer (2025-2026) at UMS (University Musical Society)
4-2017 - 12-2025
Managing Partner at Leichtman Law PLLC
2-2010 - 3-2017
Partner, Founder of NY Office at Robins Kaplan LLP

Education

1993 - 1996
JD from Columbia Law School
1990 - 1993
MA from Hunter College

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t sound very transactional

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And David

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