David J. Schenck
Member
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David recognizes that every engagement, case, or issue he handles cannot and should not be viewed in isolation. For his clients in heavily regulated industries, in particular, David understands that how a given matter is addressed and resolved can have long-term implications that must be part of the calculus when developing a strategy or approach. This informs his interactions with government attorneys, regulators, and investigators and helps him find solutions that establish favorable precedents for his clients and the industries in which they operate.
“I look at every engagement, even those involving governmental scrutiny or adverse action, as an opportunity to create a more favorable legal environment for my clients. I seek resolutions that not only achieve immediate objectives but also lay the foundation for future success.”
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- State University of New York, B.A.
- Baylor Law School, J.D.
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Bar Admissions
- District Of Columbia
- Texas
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Court Admissions
- U.S. Tax Court; Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- First Circuit Court of Appeals
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Fifth Circuit Court
- Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Fellow, Southwestern Legal Foundation
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Member, Lawyers Rules Advisory Committee to the Fifth Circuit
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Member, American Law Institute
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Member, Patrick Higgenbotham Inn of Court
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Justice, Fifth Court of Appeals of Texas
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Deputy Attorney General, Texas Office of the Attorney General
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Adjunct Professor, Southern Methodist University
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Law Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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Areas of client focus
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