David B. Hoppe

David B. Hoppe is an international transactional lawyer and managing partner at Gamma Law, Professional Corporation, with nearly three decades of experience advising technology and media businesses. His work covers video games, esports, artificial intelligence, digital assets, blockchain, Web3, entertainment & sports law. He counsels founders, startups, and established companies on venture financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, intellectual property, licensing, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions involving fast-changing industries and global commercial relationships for clients worldwide.

David earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He is licensed to practice in California and New York. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law, where he teaches a course he developed on practical skills in technology and media law. His academic and professional experience supports his ability to explain evolving legal issues, structure complex transactions, and guide clients through regulatory and commercial decisions across jurisdictions.

David previously worked as a senior associate at a global law firm and as international counsel for an internet company in Silicon Valley. He also served as North America general counsel for Capcom while maintaining an outside legal practice. His career has included work in New York, Tokyo, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Stockholm, and Helsinki, giving him substantial experience with international transactions, technology businesses, media companies, and cross-border commercial strategy.

David B. Hoppe is proficient in spoken and written Japanese and has lived and worked in Japan for several years. He frequently speaks on technology and media law in the US and internationally, and major publications have quoted his analysis. He has authored books addressing Web3, NFTs, esports, virtual reality, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. His international background supports practical counsel for clients navigating emerging technologies, cross-border opportunities, and changing regulatory environments.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Partner, Gamma Law
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• New York

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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