David Yearwood is one of Fifty-three Arent Fox LLP attorneys that have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2021. He is brilliant legal mind with a passion for culture, arts, family and faith. David is an associate in the Complex Litigation group at Arent Fox. 

 

His current engagments include: 

• Ongoing enforcement of clients’ intellectual property rights

• Assisting clients with labor and employment law compliance and successful resolution of government actions and inquiries

• Representing apparel company in trademark infringement action

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His previous work included: 

• Assisted multinational fashion client in securing an injunction against a commercial landlord knowingly harboring tenants selling counterfeit merchandise

• Contributed towards procuring international tour rights for entertainment client against estate of prominent musical artist

• Drafted contract provisions for global settlement agreement

• Conduct due diligence on multi-million dollar sports related transaction

• Review and analyze contract provisions related to dispute over sale of medical facility

• Participated in obtaining pretrial settlements and success at trial against government entities responsible for improper Fifth Amendment takings

• Aided automotive client in successful litigation against major car manufacturer attempting improper dealership termination

• Assisted in obtaining dismissal of multiple discrimination claims against insurance client

• Assisted in securing an acquittal for the CFO of a publicly-traded healthcare company charged with conspiring to commit securities fraud