David Apfel

David Apfel

David Apfel is a highly successful partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, a prominent law firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a former federal prosecutor who specializes in white collar criminal defense, SEC and other government investigations, internal corporate investigations, and complex business litigation.1

Professional Experience

• Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP since 1999, previously an associate from 1988-19941
• Federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston from 1994-1999, prosecuting public corruption, securities fraud and other federal crimes1
• Prosecutor in the Iran Contra investigation conducted by Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh1
• High school English, history and social studies teacher for 10 years prior to law school15

Expertise and Recognitions

• Founder and chair of Goodwin's Gaming & Gambling practice and co-chair of the Cannabis practice1
• Regularly recognized by Chambers USA as a leading white collar criminal defense attorney1
• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and as a "Super Lawyer" by Boston Magazine14
• Recipient of the John Marshall Award (1997), the U.S. Department of Justice's highest award for trial work1
• Recipient of the Youth Advocacy Foundation Commitment to Justice Award (2015) for work helping to change juvenile justice law in Massachusetts1

Education and Admissions

• JD from Northeastern University School of Law (1987)13
• BA from Swarthmore College (1974)1
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts and various federal courts1

David Apfel is a highly respected trial lawyer who represents corporations and individuals in a wide range of criminal and civil cases. He is also a trusted advisor to companies in the gaming, gambling and cannabis industries.12