David L. Stone

David L. Stone serves as a trusted advisor to clients and is a nationally recognized lawyer, strategist, and policy advocate.

David is known for leading complex, market-shaping transactions and high-stakes matters across the United States and globally. Uniquely positioned, he combines sophisticated transactional skills with policy-shaping experience in Washington, D.C., leveraging that perspective to advance clients’ transactions, anticipate regulatory and stakeholder dynamics, and identify opportunities that support clients’ broader business and strategic goals. His practice spans a broad cross-section of industries – including financial services, private equity and asset management, real estate, infrastructure and energy, critical minerals, technology, manufacturing, and higher education – as well as matters involving both private enterprises and public sector institutions. He regularly represents global banks, investment funds, institutional asset managers, real estate developers and investors, emerging growth companies, multinational corporations, and leading universities.

Clients turn to David for his commercial insight, sound judgment, and forward-looking approach, valuing him as a “go-to” advisor and a strategic connector who brings together ideas, stakeholders, and opportunities. He maintains an expansive network across Fortune 500 companies, senior levels of government, academia, and boardrooms, positioning him to effectively align business, legal, and policy considerations and to help clients navigate highly complex and interconnected environments.

David regularly advises C-suite leadership, investors, and boards of directors on their most sensitive and consequential matters, providing clear, actionable guidance in fast-moving and highly scrutinized environments. His ability to integrate legal, regulatory, and policy considerations enables clients to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and achieve their strategic objectives.

David has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers for six years. A frequent panelist and speaker, he is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at Georgetown University.