Atty. David Kai-An Lam

Atty. David Kai-An Lam

David Kai-An Lam is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About David Kai-An Lam at a glance

David Kai-An Lam is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (2002). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2000) and Yale University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Kai-An Lam is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities
  • David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David practices at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Kai-An Lam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Kai-An Lam handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Kai-An Lam

Where is David Kai-An Lam's law office located?
David Kai-An Lam's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Kai-An Lam handle?
David Kai-An Lam focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Kai-An Lam practiced law?
David Kai-An Lam has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David Kai-An Lam go to law school?
David Kai-An Lam earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact David Kai-An Lam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Yale University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002

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