David E. Tungate

Biography

Education

• University of Illinois - JD - 1970
• University of Illinois - BA - 1967

Research

Business contract law; corporate governance and liabilities; protection of corporate intellectual property; intellectual property and licensing trends in e-commerce; the implications of technology for business law; globalization and corporate litigation; liabilities of accounting professionals; sports law.

Awards and Honors

• Martindale Hubbell - AV rated (pre-eminent) for 35 years (2014)
• Martindale Hubbell - Award for 35 years of A/V rating (2014)
• Allegheny County Bar Association Foundation - Fellow, Allegheny County Bar Association Foundation (2013)
• Tepper School of Business - Gerald L. Thompson Teaching Award (2011)
• Peers, Publisher of Philadelphia Magazine - Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2005)
• Peers, Publisher of Philadelphia Magazine - Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2004)

University Service

• Tepper School and University of Pittsburgh Joint Degree, Committee Member, Liason, Liason for Joint MBA-JD Program (2005 - )
• Masters Academic Actions Committee, Committee Member (2004 - )
• Carnegie Mellon Students, Faculty Advisor, Counseled hundreds of students considering a legal career; assisted numerous students in gaining admittance to law school nationwide (1991 - )

Public Service

• Pennsylvania Bar Association, Former co-chairman, Committee on Sports and Entertainment (2002 - )
• Zoning Hearing Board of Upper St. Clair Township, Chairperson (2002 - )
• Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, Member (2002 - 2009)

Consulting

• Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott (1970 -)