Awards & Rankings 08.15.24
Dave ... has a vast amount of knowledge and experience, yet is unassuming and personable. He understands business and applies legal principles in a way that supports the objectives of the shareholders and the business.
Dave Snyder is consistently recognized in Best Lawyers, Chambers USA and The Legal 500 U.S.
An accomplished corporate finance, securities and M&A lawyer with more than 40 years of experience, Dave advises on public offerings of equity and debt securities and represents Nasdaq- and New York Stock Exchange-traded companies regarding their ongoing SEC reporting obligations, and in private placements, mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, Dave advises boards and committees on contested takeovers and stockholder disputes.
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by Best Lawyers (published by BL Rankings LLC), Corporate Law (2006 – 2025), Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2009 – 2025), Venture Capital Law (2009 – 2025; Lawyer of the Year – Corporate Law (2011; 2019; 2025)
- During 25 years as a partner, served as Pillsbury’s executive vice-chair for two years and on the firm’s managing board for 15 years. Also served as Business Department Chair and Co-Leader of the Corporate Securities Practice section.
- Received “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in Corporate Law from Best Lawyers in 2011 and 2019.
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Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA, Capital Markets: Debt & Equity, Life Sciences: Corporate—California (2006-2016)
- The Legal 500 U.S., Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (2010-2012), Middle Market M&A (2014)
- San Diego's Top Attorneys, SD Daily Transcript (2005-2007)
Associations
American Bar Association
San Diego County Bar Association
ABA Federal Securities Law Committee
Education
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J.D., Cornell Law School, 1974
with distinction, Order of the Coif; Editor, Cornell Law ReviewB.A., Michigan State University, 1971
with high honors, Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
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California