David Weidner Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

-Recognized as significantly experienced in all stages of eDiscovery and litigation (initial disclosure, MTD/MSJ, depo prep, trial prep, trial exhibits, trial support, post-trial briefing), third party subpoena response, RFP, DOJ data requests, Second Requests, due diligence, data breach, and privilege logging.-Balance established process with opportunities for innovation to maximize value and drive directly towards client goals.-Manage large teams of attorneys (20+) on complex projects… Show more -Recognized as significantly experienced in all stages of eDiscovery and litigation (initial disclosure, MTD/MSJ, depo prep, trial prep, trial exhibits, trial support, post-trial briefing), third party subpoena response, RFP, DOJ data requests, Second Requests, due diligence, data breach, and privilege logging.-Balance established process with opportunities for innovation to maximize value and drive directly towards client goals.-Manage large teams of attorneys (20+) on complex projects and maintaining right-sized teams at all project stages.-Managed large review for mass tort client including three co-counsel firms with thousands of pending cases and millions of electronic, typewritten, and handwritten documents, some over 100 years old.-Define project scope and prepare detailed project budgets in coordination with case teams and deliver projects on budget and on time.-Particularly skilled in identifying, minimizing, and budgeting for project “creep” to maintain realistic stakeholder expectations, minimizing rework, and maximizing efficiency at all stages.-Expert user of Relativity, CS Disco, and other litigation platforms-Excellent problem-solving abilities—able to see through competing priorities to identify the most effective path forward, to realize maximal efficiency for the client dollar.-Helmed collection and review preparation of internal investigation covering over 4 million records from 17 custodians, going from initial collection through data validation, promotion, culling, review team training, and start of review in 48 hours.-Masterminded onboarding for new client data from proprietary ex-counsel database; identified ways to minimize cost of inventorying data with multiple active cases pending without interrupting local counsel trial teams.-Consistently highly rated in informal feedback and annual reviews.-Recognized by peers as a go-to resource for institutional knowledge as well as for innovative solutions to novel problems. Show less

Director of closely held Limited Company responsible for statutory filings and day-to-day running of concern.

Review consumer complaints and assess suitability for settlement or defense.

Wheeling, Wv

Pittsburgh, Pa

Assisting partners and associates in diverse aspects of patent prosecution, litigation, and other legal needs as required. Including legal research, drafting, and information disclosure related to U.S. and foreign direct and PCT applications and infringement litigation.

Grand Rapids, Mi

Student pro bono project that assists local charitable start-ups to incorporate in the State of Michigan and gain IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Student volunteers are supervised by Associate Dean Nelson Miller.

Grand Rapids, Mi

Service to Soldiers is a Cooley pro-bono initiative that helps ensure that servicemembers are legally prepared prior to deployment overseas. Volunteers inform servicemembers of their rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and assists them with paperwork involved in exercising those rights. Volunteers also assist JAG officers and Cooley faculty in drafting wills and powers of attorney for servicemembers.I was also involved as an intern in expanding the scope of Service… Show more Service to Soldiers is a Cooley pro-bono initiative that helps ensure that servicemembers are legally prepared prior to deployment overseas. Volunteers inform servicemembers of their rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and assists them with paperwork involved in exercising those rights. Volunteers also assist JAG officers and Cooley faculty in drafting wills and powers of attorney for servicemembers.I was also involved as an intern in expanding the scope of Service to Soldiers to the State of Florida. The program has expanded to offer servicemembers in Florida as well as Michigan, access to a pool volunteer attorneys for assistance in civil (non-military) legal problems. We have a large pool of volunteers, and I was involved with reaching out to Florida legal aid clinics to inform them of the service Cooley offers. Show less

Jd, Intellectual Property Concentration, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Service to Soldiers, Nonprofit Incorporation Project J.D. graduate, concentration on Intellectual Property.

Bsc, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Emerging Leaders Undergraduate research in the field of nanoparticles and nanostructure self-templating. Focused.

Bsc, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Chemsoc - University Chemical Society, Film Unit - Fire Marshall Commenced undergraduate career at University.