David draws on his background in public- and private-sector federal and local policy to advise clients on matters where the federal and District of Columbia governments meet. David’s law practice is informed by his extensive background in local policy, including his eight years serving as an At-Large Councilmember of the D.C. Council and two years as Chief Counsel to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and federal policy, including four years as CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Vice President of Public Policy. His practice areas include K-12 education (education reform, student safety policies, educational equity, violence intervention, charter school authorizations, and more), cannabis, government operations, community relations, mental health care access, economic development, and real estate. He is skilled in policy analysis, legislative relations, public speaking, social media, and entrepreneurship. Follow David for D.C. in a Minute, David’s weekly updates and analysis on D.C. Council activity, what’s happening in the Maryland and Virginia state legislatures, and pertinent local, state, and federal policy.