David Iden is a skilled litigator and creative problem solver who specializes in representing directors, executives, corporations, and public entities in high-stakes government and special committee investigations. His strength as a brief writer has also helped banking and cryptocurrency clients win early-stage dismissal in complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, consumer class actions, and unfair competition actions. Clients often commend David for providing advice that aligns with their business objectives.
David has been recognized for his pro bono practice, earning Kids in Need of Defense’s KINDness Matters Award for his stellar representation of individuals seeking asylum protection and special immigrant juvenile status. David has also been featured by LACBA’s Domestic Violence Project as a distinguished contributor to the clinic.
Before joining O’Melveny, David served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Beverly Reid O’Connell of the US District Court for the Central District of California. He graduated magna cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he served as managing editor of Pepperdine Law Review. David currently serves on Pepperdine Law’s Dean’s Council and mentors law students via Pepperdine’s Preceptor Program.
Before law school, David spent three years as a professional baseball player in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. That experience set the stage for his role as a consultant and lead baseball trainer to Chadwick Boseman in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42.
- Representing large government entity in responding to state investigation of potential civil rights abuses by local law enforcement organization
- Representing one of nation’s largest banks in regulatory investigation and numerous high-stakes putative class actions
- Representing cryptocurrency mining machine manufacturers in securities litigation and numerous commercial disputes
- Advising digital-asset trading platforms on potential legal and regulatory issues
- Representing prominent financial institution in high-exposure DOJ investigation
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- California
Court Admissions
- US District Court, Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
Education
- Pepperdine University, J.D.: magna cum laude
- California Lutheran University, B.S., Psychology
Professional Activities
Clerkships
- Honorable Beverly R. O’Connell, US District Court, Central District of California