David Valk

David Valk is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as an M&A Private Equity Senior Associate at Akerman LLP, having joined the firm in January 2024. Previously, David held the position of Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells from February 2022 to January 2024, and served as an Associate Attorney at Holland & Knight LLP between January 2021 and February 2022. David's career in law began with roles as an Associate Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP and a Summer Associate at the same firm. Early experiences include a legal internship at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and a law clerk position at Masliah & Soloway PC. Additional background includes work as a paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and involvement in political campaign management for David Richardson in Florida. David earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from Boston College Law School and holds dual bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Sociology from UCLA.