David Shonka

David counsels clients on issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity, eDiscovery, cross-border data transfers, government civil law enforcement investigations, and information governance. In addition to his work on client matters, Mr. Shonka serves as the Firm's General Counsel and oversees and reviews legal, risk, and compliance issues. Prior to joining Redgrave LLP, he served three years as the FTC's Acting General Counsel (March 2016 - April 2018, January - June 2009, and October 2012 - June 2013). In that role, he frequently commented on Federal legislative proposals and was the agency's chief legal advisor and oversaw its Litigation, Legal Counsel, and Opinions & Analysis groups as well as the agency's FOIA, employment law, and Energy Counsel staff. Mr. Shonka also served ten years as the FTC's Principal Deputy General Counsel and as a member of the Administrative Conference of the U.S., serving on the Committee on Judicial Review and the Council of Independent Regulatory Agencies. He is a member of the Sedona Conference and is serving as the Chair of the Steering Committee for Working Group 6 (cross-border transfers of data). He has also served on the Steering Committee for Working Group 1 (e-discovery and electronic records) and is active in Working Group 11 (privacy and data security). He is a recipient of the 2015 Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive.