David E. Robbins

David E. Robbins is a distinguished partner at Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP, a New York City law firm known for its expertise in commercial arbitration and mediation. With a legal career spanning several decades, Mr. Robbins specializes in representing investors, brokers, and firms in dispute resolutions and regulatory matters. His extensive experience and authoritative presence in securities regulation and arbitration make him a key figure in his firm, which handles complex cases both nationally and internationally.

Mr. Robbins graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 1974, where he was recognized for his meritorious service to the Philadelphia Community Legal Services Association. He completed his undergraduate studies at Syracuse University, graduating magna cum laude in 1971. His academic foundations set the stage for a career marked by high-stakes litigation and significant contributions to securities law.

Mr. Robbins’ expertise extends beyond the courtroom. He served as the Special Deputy Attorney General of New York State, leading civil and criminal securities fraud prosecutions. He also held significant roles at the American Stock Exchange, including Director of Compliance and Legal and Regulatory Policy. These positions involved overseeing arbitration and disciplinary hearings, further solidifying his expertise in securities regulation.

An esteemed author, Mr. Robbins wrote the “Securities Arbitration Procedure Manual,” a seminal text in securities law published by Matthew Bender, a division of Lexis Publishing. This extensive work, updated annually for over three decades, is an essential resource for legal professionals in the field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP
• Chair of Annual Securities Arbitration and Mediation Program, Practicing Law Institute (PLI)
• Arbitrator and Mediator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• Arbitrator and Mediator, American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Arbitration Committee, New York City Bar Association
• Securities and Exchange Committee, New York County Lawyers’ Association
• Member, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)
• Member, Compliance and Legal Division of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)
• Board of Editors, Securities Arbitration Commentator
• Member, FINRA Dispute Resolution’s National Arbitration and Mediation Committee
• Arbitration Committee, New York City Bar Association
• Co-Chair, New York State Bar Association Program

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• William Howard Taft University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Syracuse University
  B.A. in Political Science, Cum Laude

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