David Sussman

David Sussman is a prominent legal professional serving as a Partner and the Managing Partner of the Newark office at Duane Morris LLP. His practice primarily focuses on corporate law, with a particular emphasis on private equity, capital markets, and taxation.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner at Duane Morris LLP since 2013; Managing Partner of the Newark office since January 2021.23
• Previous Experience: Prior to joining Duane Morris, he was a partner at Day Pitney LLP, where he co-chaired the private equity and investment funds practice group. He also worked as an associate at Lum, Danzis, Drasco, Positan & Kleinberg LLP.4

Areas of Expertise

• Private Equity: Sussman chairs the firm's Private Investment Funds practice and leads the Private Equity industry group. He advises on launching investment funds and their operational aspects, including acquisitions and dispositions.13
• Taxation: He has extensive experience in transactional tax work, including corporate taxation matters like mergers and acquisitions, and tax-efficient structuring for private equity funds.13

Education

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law (2001).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude, from New England School of Law (1996).
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.1

Recognition

Sussman has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America from 2015 to 2024 and has been listed as a New Jersey Super Lawyer. He was also named one of the "Top 40 Under 40" by the New Jersey Law Journal in 2007.3

David Sussman's extensive experience and leadership in corporate law make him a key figure in the legal landscape related to private equity and taxation.