David Bodney

David J. Bodney, a litigator focusing on media and constitutional law, is Co-Practice Leader of the firm's Media and Entertainment Law Group. For over 35 years, David has defended print, broadcast, and electronic media in defamation, privacy, and related First Amendment litigation. In addition, he has significant experience litigating complex commercial disputes; handling matters involving intellectual property, American Indian law, and governmental affairs issues; and briefing several high-profile cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. University of Virginia School of Law (J.D. 1979, M.A. Foreign Affairs 1979) Yale University (B.A. 1976, cum laude)