David J. Lender

David Lender specializes in complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis in patent and intellectual property law. Over the past several years, he has successfully tried numerous cases, in both federal and state courts. His most recent victory was in February 2004 when he was co-lead counsel and won a complete defense jury verdict for ESPN in New York Supreme Court in a $231 million lawsuit brought by Modi Entertainment Network. In March 2003 he was co-lead counsel and won a $416.88 million jury verdict for Exxon Mobil Corporation against Saudi Basic Industries Corporation in Delaware Superior Court, successfully asserting claims for breach of contract and usurpation under Saudi Arabian law. The award was one of the largest jury verdicts in the United States in 2003. He successfully defended Sotheby’s in a consignor litigation in the District of New Mexico in January 2001, again serving as co-lead counsel. Mr. Lender has also successfully represented Applera Corporation, Matsushita, JVC and The Travelers Insurance Company in various litigations involving patent and other commercial disputes.

Mr. Lender is a recognized expert, author and frequent lecturer on electronic discovery issues. He is the co-author of a book on the subject, entitled Electronic Discovery: Law and Practice, originally published by Aspen Publishers in 2003.

Mr. Lender received his J.D. degree with High Honors, Order of the Coif from the Duke University School of Law in 1993, and his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Duke University in 1990.