David Berek

David Berek is a seasoned attorney and tax expert currently serving as a Partner at Venable LLP since October 2025. With extensive experience in the Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice group from prior roles at Mayer Brown and Baker McKenzie, Berek has established a strong legal career. An educator as well, Berek has contributed as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, teaching various courses in taxation and estate planning since 2006, and has experience at The John Marshall Law School in a similar capacity. Previously, Berek held the position of Director at Credit Suisse as a Wealth Strategist and Family Office CFO. Berek's educational background includes multiple advanced law degrees from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and an LLM in Tax from New York University School of Law, alongside a BS in Accountancy from DePaul University.