David T. Vanalek

David T. Vanalek has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal and insurance industry. David T. is currently employed at Richmond National as the SVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary. In this role, they are responsible for all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. David T. also serves as a legal advisor to the board of directors and provides guidance to the leadership team and business units. Prior to joining Richmond National, David worked at Markel for over a decade. Their roles included Chief Operating Officer - Claims, where they oversaw operational support for various lines of business throughout Markel North America and Bermuda. David T. also served as the Director of US Professional Liability, leading a team responsible for handling professional liability and cyber liability claims. David's earlier experience includes positions at Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd and Steefel Levitt & Weiss, where they gained expertise in professional liability defense and complex commercial litigation. David T. started their legal career as an Associate at Gordon & Rees. Overall, David has a strong background in legal and compliance management, claims operations, and professional liability.

David T. Vanalek attended UCLA and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude. David T. then pursued their legal education at the University of California, Davis - School of Law, where they obtained a J.D. degree. In addition to their formal education, David has obtained multiple bar admissions. David T. became a member of the State Bar of California in December 1998, the ARDC: Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois in November 2006, the D.C. Bar in April 2021, and the Virginia State Bar in February 2022, specifically obtaining a Corporate Counsel Admission for the Virginia Bar. David also participated in the California Executive Fellowship Program, Office of the Governor of the State of California, during their time at California State University-Sacramento, although the specific duration is not provided.