David McCandless is a dedicated investment management lawyer focusing on fund formation, operation, and regulation. Currently serving as a Director at BlackRock since 2025, they previously held positions at Federated Hermes, where they served as Mutual Funds Assistant Secretary and VP & Senior Counsel, and at K&L Gates as an Associate. David's early career included a role as a Judicial Law Clerk for the U.S. District Courts. They hold a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Allegheny College. Passionate about community development in Western Pennsylvania, David focuses on entrepreneurship and early-stage business finance.
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