DAVID SILLERS

PARTNER
Dallas, TX

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David’s career is devoted to defending his clients’ reputations when the stakes matter the most.

Much of his practice involves preventing false stories from being published in the first place—by identifying false narratives, demonstrating their falsity to the potential publisher, and thereby avoiding “fake news” from being published altogether.

David handles reputational matters for some of the country’s most successful companies and individuals, including CEOs, founders, hedge fund managers, university presidents, celebrities, current and former government officials, and many others.

He also brings more than 15 years of commercial litigation experience to the table if matters proceed to litigation. He has appeared in federal court, various national and international arbitration proceedings, and taken, crossed, and defended dozens of witnesses in deposition and at trial.

David also has a special interest in unmasking “anonymous” defamation. With the help of sophisticated investigative tools and court proceedings, David has helped identify and hold accountable multiple individuals who mistakenly believed that they could shield their false claims from scrutiny.

Prior to joining Clare Locke, David practiced in Sidley Austin’s Dallas office.

David served as a law clerk to the Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn, U.S.D.J. for the Northern District of Texas from 2008–2009.

David earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School where he was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship from 2005–2008. He received his A.B., cum laude, in Politics from Princeton University.

ADMISSIONS

• Texas
• New York
• Not admitted in Virginia

MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES

• Dallas Bar Association, Member
• Dallas Young Lawyer’s Association, Member
• Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Board Member
• Educational Opportunities Charity, Board Member

PUBLICATIONS

• Co-Author, “How To Position Your Company To Address Supply Chain Disruptions,” Chief Executive Magazine (April 24, 2020)
• Co-Author, “Much of What You Learned About Personal Jurisdiction Is Now (Probably) Wrong,” Dallas Bar Association Headnotes (September 25, 2017)
• “Insurance Considerations in Tort Cases,” Dallas Bar Association Headnotes (April 2017)
• Co-Author, “Silence In An Arbitration Clause Is Not Golden,” Texas Lawyer (November 16, 2015)
• Co-Author, “Tips on Effectively Preparing and Presenting 30(b)(6) Witnesses,” Dallas Bar Association Headnotes (September 2012)