David C. Kiernan
Partner

Contact

(T) +1.415.875.5745
(F) +1.415.875.5700

Education

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D. magna cum laude 2001; Order of the Coif); Yale University (B.A. 1994)

Bar Admissions

  • California and Georgia

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Norman H. Stahl, United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2002-2003)

David Kiernan represents domestic and foreign entities in a broad range of commercial litigation involving domestic and foreign investments, contracts, business torts, antitrust claims, and intellectual property rights. David's recent experience includes representing Apple and Adobe in several large antitrust class actions; representing Cayman Islands and Kuwait entities as plaintiffs in litigation over U.S. investments; representing Kuwait and Guernsey entities in potential litigation over a joint venture in Morocco; defending Cayman and BVI entities against a claim for $3.2 billion arising out of transactions in the U.S.; representing Chevron in litigation involved a multibillion dollar dispute; defending a public utility holding company in litigation where the plaintiff sought more than $2 billion; and defending Wells Fargo Bank in a CERCLA cost recovery lawsuit.

David has substantial experience in the preservation, collection, and production of electronically stored information, including experience in large, document-intensive cases. He frequently counsels lawyers and clients on all aspects of electronic discovery and is a member of the Firm's e-Discovery Committee. He is a frequent lecturer on electronic discovery issues at continuing legal education programs.


David Kiernan