Cravath’s London Office Moves to 100 Cheapside
David M. Stuart retired from Cravath’s Litigation Department in December 2023. As a partner, he represented public and private companies, executives and board members in their most sensitive and complex civil, criminal and internal investigations and related securities and derivative litigation. His matters involved allegations of accounting fraud, foreign corruption, insider trading, market manipulation, money laundering, trade sanctions, illicit cyber activity and sexual harassment.
While an active Litigation partner, Mr. Stuart founded and oversaw Cravath’s Incarcerated Survivors’ Initiative (“ISI”). As the Firm’s Special Pro Bono Counsel from December 2022 through December 2023 he supervised a team of litigators who provide pro bono counsel to incarcerated survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, including while imprisoned, in matters that include resentencing, parole and civil rights violations. The ISI received Sanctuary for Families’ 2022 Above & Beyond Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Advocacy, the Legal Aid Society’s 2021 Pro Bono Publico Award and earned Standout recognition in the Responsible Business category from Financial Times’ North America Innovative Lawyers in 2022.
From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Stuart served in the Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he supervised a team in the Financial Fraud Task Force and coordinated multinational investigations with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and multiple international regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Stuart was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He received a B.A. with high honors in 1990 from Wesleyan University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. in 1995 from New York University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Stuart served as a law clerk to Hon. John Gleeson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He is currently earning his Masters of Divinity at Yale Divinity School.
While an active Litigation partner, Mr. Stuart founded and oversaw Cravath’s Incarcerated Survivors’ Initiative (“ISI”). As the Firm’s Special Pro Bono Counsel from December 2022 through December 2023 he supervised a team of litigators who provide pro bono counsel to incarcerated survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, including while imprisoned, in matters that include resentencing, parole and civil rights violations. The ISI received Sanctuary for Families’ 2022 Above & Beyond Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Advocacy, the Legal Aid Society’s 2021 Pro Bono Publico Award and earned Standout recognition in the Responsible Business category from Financial Times’ North America Innovative Lawyers in 2022.
From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Stuart served in the Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he supervised a team in the Financial Fraud Task Force and coordinated multinational investigations with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and multiple international regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Stuart was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He received a B.A. with high honors in 1990 from Wesleyan University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. in 1995 from New York University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Stuart served as a law clerk to Hon. John Gleeson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He is currently earning his Masters of Divinity at Yale Divinity School.
Education
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J.D., 1995, New York University School of Law
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B.A., 1990, Wesleyan UniversityPhi Beta Kappa, High Honors
Clerkships
- Hon. John Gleeson, U.S.D.C. for the Eastern District of New York
Deals & Cases
June 14, 2023
Cravath’s Incarcerated Survivors Initiative Secures Release of Survivor of Domestic Abuse
On March 29, 2023, the New York County Criminal Court granted Cravath’s motion to resentence pro bono client Tania Rodas under the Domestic Violence Survivors Act (“DVSJA”), securing her release. Ms. Rodas had been incarcerated since May 2017. She was originally sentenced in July 2019, pursuant to a plea agreement, to a 10‑year determinate sentence plus five years’ post‑release supervision, for first-degree manslaughter after killing her domestic partner, who had subjected her to a severe pattern of domestic abuse for over 11 years.
Publications
December 30, 2022
John Buretta and Dave Stuart Serve as Co‑Editors of Global Investigations Review’s 2022 “Guide to International Enforcement of the Securities Laws”
Cravath partners John D. Buretta and David M. Stuart and practice area attorney Lindsay J. Timlin served as co‑editors of Global Investigations Review’s second edition of the “Guide to International Enforcement of the Securities Laws.” John, Dave and Lindsay co‑authored the introduction to the guide as well as a chapter entitled “Basic Anatomy of Enforcement Investigations in the United States.”
Publications
June 11, 2021
White House Open Letter Warns Companies of Ransomware Threat
On June 10, 2021, Cravath prepared for its clients a memo entitled “White House Open Letter Warns Companies of Ransomware Threat,“ which examined the open letter issued by the National Security Council’s top cyber official in connection with the recent spate of ransomware attacks impacting U.S. and global businesses. The open letter strongly urges companies to adopt the same set of defensive measures detailed in the President’s May 12 Executive Order focused on improving the cybersecurity of federal agencies and contractors.
Publications
February 16, 2018
U.S. SEC 2019 Budget Request Prioritizes Cybersecurity Enforcement and Management of Internal Cybersecurity Risk
On February 14, 2018, Cravath prepared for its clients a memo entitled “U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 2019 Budget Request Prioritizes Cybersecurity Enforcement and Management of Internal Cybersecurity Risk.” The memo discusses the SEC’s request for a $1.66 billion budget for the 2019 fiscal year, reflecting a notably increased focus on strengthening the Commission’s cybersecurity enforcement efforts and supporting enhancements to its technology systems and broader risk program.
David M. Stuart retired from Cravath’s Litigation Department in December 2023. As a partner, he represented public and private companies, executives and board members in their most sensitive and complex civil, criminal and internal investigations and related securities and derivative litigation. His matters involved allegations of accounting fraud, foreign corruption, insider trading, market manipulation, money laundering, trade sanctions, illicit cyber activity and sexual harassment.
While an active Litigation partner, Mr. Stuart founded and oversaw Cravath’s Incarcerated Survivors’ Initiative (“ISI”). As the Firm’s Special Pro Bono Counsel from December 2022 through December 2023 he supervised a team of litigators who provide pro bono counsel to incarcerated survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, including while imprisoned, in matters that include resentencing, parole and civil rights violations. The ISI received Sanctuary for Families’ 2022 Above & Beyond Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Advocacy, the Legal Aid Society’s 2021 Pro Bono Publico Award and earned Standout recognition in the Responsible Business category from Financial Times’ North America Innovative Lawyers in 2022.
From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Stuart served in the Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he supervised a team in the Financial Fraud Task Force and coordinated multinational investigations with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and multiple international regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Stuart was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He received a B.A. with high honors in 1990 from Wesleyan University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. in 1995 from New York University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Stuart served as a law clerk to Hon. John Gleeson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He is currently earning his Masters of Divinity at Yale Divinity School.
While an active Litigation partner, Mr. Stuart founded and oversaw Cravath’s Incarcerated Survivors’ Initiative (“ISI”). As the Firm’s Special Pro Bono Counsel from December 2022 through December 2023 he supervised a team of litigators who provide pro bono counsel to incarcerated survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, including while imprisoned, in matters that include resentencing, parole and civil rights violations. The ISI received Sanctuary for Families’ 2022 Above & Beyond Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Advocacy, the Legal Aid Society’s 2021 Pro Bono Publico Award and earned Standout recognition in the Responsible Business category from Financial Times’ North America Innovative Lawyers in 2022.
From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Stuart served in the Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he supervised a team in the Financial Fraud Task Force and coordinated multinational investigations with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and multiple international regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Stuart was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He received a B.A. with high honors in 1990 from Wesleyan University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. in 1995 from New York University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Stuart served as a law clerk to Hon. John Gleeson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He is currently earning his Masters of Divinity at Yale Divinity School.
Education
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J.D., 1995, New York University School of Law
-
B.A., 1990, Wesleyan UniversityPhi Beta Kappa, High Honors
Clerkships
- Hon. John Gleeson, U.S.D.C. for the Eastern District of New York
Deals & Cases
June 14, 2023
Cravath’s Incarcerated Survivors Initiative Secures Release of Survivor of Domestic Abuse
On March 29, 2023, the New York County Criminal Court granted Cravath’s motion to resentence pro bono client Tania Rodas under the Domestic Violence Survivors Act (“DVSJA”), securing her release. Ms. Rodas had been incarcerated since May 2017. She was originally sentenced in July 2019, pursuant to a plea agreement, to a 10‑year determinate sentence plus five years’ post‑release supervision, for first-degree manslaughter after killing her domestic partner, who had subjected her to a severe pattern of domestic abuse for over 11 years.
Publications
December 30, 2022
John Buretta and Dave Stuart Serve as Co‑Editors of Global Investigations Review’s 2022 “Guide to International Enforcement of the Securities Laws”
Cravath partners John D. Buretta and David M. Stuart and practice area attorney Lindsay J. Timlin served as co‑editors of Global Investigations Review’s second edition of the “Guide to International Enforcement of the Securities Laws.” John, Dave and Lindsay co‑authored the introduction to the guide as well as a chapter entitled “Basic Anatomy of Enforcement Investigations in the United States.”
Publications
June 11, 2021
White House Open Letter Warns Companies of Ransomware Threat
On June 10, 2021, Cravath prepared for its clients a memo entitled “White House Open Letter Warns Companies of Ransomware Threat,“ which examined the open letter issued by the National Security Council’s top cyber official in connection with the recent spate of ransomware attacks impacting U.S. and global businesses. The open letter strongly urges companies to adopt the same set of defensive measures detailed in the President’s May 12 Executive Order focused on improving the cybersecurity of federal agencies and contractors.
Publications
February 16, 2018
U.S. SEC 2019 Budget Request Prioritizes Cybersecurity Enforcement and Management of Internal Cybersecurity Risk
On February 14, 2018, Cravath prepared for its clients a memo entitled “U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 2019 Budget Request Prioritizes Cybersecurity Enforcement and Management of Internal Cybersecurity Risk.” The memo discusses the SEC’s request for a $1.66 billion budget for the 2019 fiscal year, reflecting a notably increased focus on strengthening the Commission’s cybersecurity enforcement efforts and supporting enhancements to its technology systems and broader risk program.
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