Rapp Kirshner David

David Rapp-Kirshner

Associate
David Rapp-Kirshner
San Francisco
+1 415 733 6287

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

(Order of Barristers)

BSBA2015

Bucknell University

(magna cum laude; Beta Gamma Sigma)

Admissions

Bars

  • California