David Rapp-Kirshner is an associate in the litigation department at Goodwin. He started at the firm in 2021. Mr. Rapp-Kirshner concentrates his legal practice in intellectual property and general commercial litigation, with a focus on trade secret, copyright and trademark disputes.
In addition to his billable work, Mr. Rapp-Kirshner is active in Goodwin’s pro bono efforts with the Last Prisoner Project, helping to secure the release of nonviolent cannabis-related offenders and advocate for broader prison reform.
Professional Experience
During law school, Mr. Rapp-Kirshner was an Executive Editor on NYU Law’s Moot Court Board and responsible for authoring, editing and publishing their annual Moot Court Casebook. Mr. Rapp-Kirshner was also involved in NYU Law’s Social Enterprise & Startup Law Group and their Rising Tide program, assisting local community entrepreneurs with legal services under the supervision of practicing attorneys.
While in law school, Mr. Rapp-Kirshner also spent time at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York as a civil litigation extern.Credentials
Education
JD2021
New York University School of Law
BSBA2015
Bucknell University
Admissions
Bars
- California