David Conklin

David Conklin, a seasoned partner at Goodmans, excels as a commercial litigator with a distinct proficiency in navigating the complex waters of mergers and acquisitions disputes, shareholder disagreements, and corporate governance challenges. His adeptness extends to addressing claims arising from oppression and civil liability for misrepresentations in both offerings and secondary markets.

David's role includes spearheading internal investigations and offering representation before securities regulators to issuers, directors, and officers. He is a strategic advisor to boards and management teams, focusing on mitigating litigation risks. His transition to Goodmans in 2007 marked a significant addition to the firm, following his tenure as a partner in a distinguished Toronto litigation boutique. David's legal education was enriched at Columbia University, where he delved into capital markets, corporate finance, and governance, subsequently joining a leading securities and class action firm in the United States after passing the New York Bar in 2006.

Beyond his litigation practice, David is a committed educator, previously teaching trial advocacy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and continuing to share his knowledge on corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions with students in the Schulich School of Business MBA program and the University of Toronto’s GPLLM.

David's legal expertise is recognized across several prestigious platforms, including Chambers Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and Best Lawyers in Canada, highlighting his influence in litigation: General Commercial, Class Actions, and Litigation - Securities.

Among his notable cases, David has represented significant entities and individuals in class actions, public mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters. His strategic legal maneuvers in high-profile cases across various industries have not only set precedents but have also led to impactful resolutions in the legal landscape.

David's accomplishments and contributions to the field of litigation are underscored by his recognitions in Who's Who Legal as a National Leader in Commercial Litigation and as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Canada.

His affiliations with The Advocates' Society, the American Bar Association, and the Ontario Bar Association, combined with his credentials from Columbia University and the University of Toronto, solidify his standing as a luminary in commercial litigation. David’s influence extends beyond the courtroom, making significant strides in legal education and contributing to the broader discourse on commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law.