Retired Partner
David Dantzic retired from the partnership in June 2025. He advised private equity firms and their portfolio companies on complex mergers and acquisitions.
David leveraged nearly three decades of experience structuring and negotiating cross-border transactions to guide both US and non-US clients on:
Drawing on his sophisticated understanding of multidimensional deals, he thrived on complexity and adeptly solved legal structural issues on all aspects of his clients’ transactions, including environmental, employment, tax, and regulatory.
He worked closely with Latham colleagues worldwide to integrate solutions from across the global platform to address any multijurisdictional, multidisciplinary challenge that arises.
A recognized leader within and outside the firm, David was a former Chair of the firm’s Washington, D.C. Corporate Department and had served on the Initiatives Committee and the Associates Committee.
In addition to his work for firm clients, he served as President of the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, a role in which he received the 2023 Servant of Justice Award. He was also a founding Board Member and Treasurer of Hill Center, a nonprofit organization that provides arts, education, and cultural programs in Washington, D.C.
Latham’s #1 rankings reinforce firm’s position as a global transactional powerhouse.
Chambers USA recognized the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for “world class expertise when it comes to the most challenging transactions.”
Firm earns Law360 award for success advising private equity firms on some of the biggest deals of the year.