David J. McNamara

Associate
David McNamara

Dave McNamara brings a background in engineering to his intellectual property (IP) litigation practice with a focus on the life sciences. Before law school, Dave worked as a manufacturing engineer for a multinational aerospace company. During law school, Dave worked full-time as a senior commissioning engineer and project manager for a global consulting engineering firm. Since joining Venable, Dave has worked on a range of IP litigation matters, including Lanham Act disputes and patent cases involving pharmaceuticals and video technology.

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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. New York Law School 2021
    • Legal scholarship editor, New York Law School Law Review
    • Global fellow (full-tuition merit scholarship)
    • Member, Dean’s Leadership Council
    • Summer associate, Venable LLP, 2020
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Delaware 2012
    • Minor: Civil Engineering

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • LEED AP Certified