David Feder

212-430-2790
dfeder@fenwick.com
Partner
Litigation

David
Feder

David
Feder

David
Feder

Partner
Litigation

Dave is a former federal prosecutor who represents tech and life sciences companies in government investigations and complex civil and regulatory litigation. Drawing on his prior experience as Chief of the Cybercrime Unit at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, Dave counsels clients on cybersecurity and privacy matters, including data governance, incident response, and data breach litigation. He also advises DeFi, blockchain and fintech entities on commercial disputes, government data requests, tax controversies and enforcement proceedings, and helps health care companies navigate federal law enforcement investigations.

Before joining Fenwick, Dave spent nearly a decade as an AUSA, where he prosecuted ransomware, hack-to-trade securities fraud, IP offenses, and sophisticated money laundering. He regularly partnered with DOJ’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, FBI, Secret Service, DHS and IRS, and the cyber components of the SEC, CFTC and FinCEN. Dave was recognized with an Attorney General’s Award, handled and supervised numerous criminal jury trials and Third Circuit arguments, coordinated on discovery and electronic evidence issues, and presented regularly on cybercrime.

Dave clerked for the Honorable Maryanne Trump Barry of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Honorable Paul A. Crotty of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He serves on the Board of Fordham Law’s Alumni Association as well as its Center on Law and Information Policy. He also chairs Fordham’s IP and Information Law Alumni Affinity Group. Additionally, Dave is a member of the USAO-DNJ Defense Lawyers Advisory Committee.

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  • Successfully defended a publicly traded computer technology manufacturer in a putative class action in district court that alleged consumer protection claims. An appeal is pending.
  • Defending a global online retailer in privacy-focused consumer class action litigation.
  • Representing a global health tech company in responding to a ransomware attack and meeting notification obligations.
  • Advising a publicly traded healthcare company investigated by DOJ for potential Anti-Kickback Statute violations.
  • Representing a telehealth provider in a federal health care investigation.
  • Representing an NFT company in responding to federal law enforcement and regulatory inquiries.
  • Representing a global digital assets exchange in handling requests from U.S. law enforcement.
  • Representing a late-stage fintech payments startup in a contract dispute.
  • Representing a DeFi protocol and lending platform developer in a contract dispute.
  • Advising a DeFi investment platform in an investigation conducted by a court-appointed receiver.
  • Representing a global industrial software company in an internal investigation of potential sanctions issues.
  • Advising a multinational software company in compliance and data management issues.
  • Representing a crypto payments provider in an arbitration involving breach of contract claims.

  • Successfully defended a publicly traded computer technology manufacturer in a putative class action in district court that alleged consumer protection claims. An appeal is pending.
  • Defending a global online retailer in privacy-focused consumer class action litigation.
  • Representing a global health tech company in responding to a ransomware attack and meeting notification obligations.
  • Advising a publicly traded healthcare company investigated by DOJ for potential Anti-Kickback Statute violations.
  • Representing a telehealth provider in a federal health care investigation.
  • Representing an NFT company in responding to federal law enforcement and regulatory inquiries.
  • Representing a global digital assets exchange in handling requests from U.S. law enforcement.
  • Representing a late-stage fintech payments startup in a contract dispute.
  • Representing a DeFi protocol and lending platform developer in a contract dispute.
  • Advising a DeFi investment platform in an investigation conducted by a court-appointed receiver.
  • Representing a global industrial software company in an internal investigation of potential sanctions issues.
  • Advising a multinational software company in compliance and data management issues.
  • Representing a crypto payments provider in an arbitration involving breach of contract claims.

  • “Compliance Implications of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity,” Seton Hall Law School Gaming, Compliance & Integrity Bootcamp, 2023 (panelist)
  • “Cybersecurity Trends and Practical Advice,” Fenwick CLE Speaker Series, 2023 (presenter)
  • "Advising the Board and Executive Team,” TechGC 2022 Global Summit, 2022 (moderator)
  • "Hot Topics in Cybersecurity Explained," Fordham University School of Law, 2021 (moderator)
  • “Data Storage Done Right,” New Jersey State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel in 2021 Program, 2021 (presenter)
  • “Cyber Attacks, the Financial Industry and You – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Clients’ Information,” New Jersey State Bar Association, 2021 (panelist)
  • “Victim Issues in Cybercrime Prosecutions,” DOJ National Advocacy Center, 2020 (panelist)

  • “Compliance Implications of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity,” Seton Hall Law School Gaming, Compliance & Integrity Bootcamp, 2023 (panelist)
  • “Cybersecurity Trends and Practical Advice,” Fenwick CLE Speaker Series, 2023 (presenter)
  • "Advising the Board and Executive Team,” TechGC 2022 Global Summit, 2022 (moderator)
  • "Hot Topics in Cybersecurity Explained," Fordham University School of Law, 2021 (moderator)
  • “Data Storage Done Right,” New Jersey State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel in 2021 Program, 2021 (presenter)
  • “Cyber Attacks, the Financial Industry and You – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Clients’ Information,” New Jersey State Bar Association, 2021 (panelist)
  • “Victim Issues in Cybercrime Prosecutions,” DOJ National Advocacy Center, 2020 (panelist)

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Recognition
Lawdragon

2024

Recognized as a leading global cyber lawyer

The Legal 500

2023

Recognized for Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (including data privacy and data protection)

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey

2020

Recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey with the Honorable Patty Shwartz Leadership Award

Attorney General’s Award

2015

Recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service

Recognition
Lawdragon

2024

Recognized as a leading global cyber lawyer

The Legal 500

2023

Recognized for Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (including data privacy and data protection)

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey

2020

Recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey with the Honorable Patty Shwartz Leadership Award

Attorney General’s Award

2015

Recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service