Blank Rome LLP has announced that David A. Moreno, Jr. has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Commercial Litigation practice group and as a member of the firm’s Sports Law team. Moreno is a seasoned trial attorney whose practice spans commercial litigation, white collar defense, business law, sports law, and reputational management. Prior to joining Blank Rome, David was a partner at Brown Rudnick LLP.
Moreno started his career as an assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, where he was a member of Trial Bureau 50. During this time, he successfully investigated and prosecuted more than 1,200 criminal cases and tried 13 cases to verdict.
Moreno’s practice covers numerous areas, including commercial litigation, white collar defense, intellectual property protection, tax, sports law, reputation management, and investment disputes. He advises clients on an array of domestic and international white collar matters, including healthcare fraud, securities fraud, and other financial crimes. He has tried numerous criminal and civil matters to verdict—his significant trial experience as a prosecutor, attention to detail, and business acumen make him a formidable and seasoned trial attorney.
Moreno has also provided counsel to various start-ups and institutional investors on legal and business matters. He has worked closely with companies in response to discrimination based on race and gender, notably advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) board policies, and remedies relating to dispute resolution, as well as worked closely with company leadership to properly convey the commitment and investments made to address these issues to shareholders and the public.
