David Smith

David Smith, LL.M. is a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, where David has been since April 2018. Prior to this position, David served as an attorney at Stice & Block, LLP from April 2014 to April 2018, and as senior vice president at DMB Pacific Ventures from March 2006 to April 2014. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a focus on International Area Studies from UCLA, a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Pepperdine Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Energy with a concentration in Climate Law from Vermont Law and Graduate School.