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David Kornblau
Partner at Covington & Burling
David Kornblau, the chair of Covington & Burling's Securities Enforcement practice group, is a highly respected professional known for representing clients in sensitive and complex investigations, litigation, and internal investigations.
With extensive experience as a former senior SEC Enforcement official and SEC trial lawyer, Mr. Kornblau leverages his profound understanding of the agency's internal workings to guide clients through challenging investigations successfully.
His clients, which include public companies, securities firms, stock exchanges, asset management firms, senior executives, portfolio managers, and traders, benefit from his expertise in handling matters cost-effectively while focusing on strategic objectives.
Recognized as a leading practitioner in securities enforcement by Chambers USA, David Kornblau is praised for his ability to analyze cases through a litigation lens and advocate for his clients effectively.
During his tenure at the SEC's Division of Enforcement, Mr. Kornblau served as an SEC trial attorney and Chief Litigation Counsel during a period of significant corporate investigations, bringing a wealth of experience to his current role at Covington & Burling.
Educationally, David Kornblau holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, an A.B. in Physics from Princeton University, and a High School Diploma from John L. Miller Great Neck North Senior High School.
Prior to joining Covington & Burling, he served as the Managing Director and Head of Global Regulatory Affairs at Merrill Lynch, overseeing the firm's responses to regulatory and law-enforcement investigations.
His professional background also includes roles as the Chief Litigation Counsel at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as positions at other reputable organizations such as Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
David Kornblau's unique blend of legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strategic acumen makes him a valuable asset to clients seeking representation in securities enforcement matters.
