Overview

After over a decade of service at the Division of Legislative Services, David joined Macaulay Jamerson Satterlund & Sessa in 2024.

At the Division of Legislative Services, David served as counsel to members of both the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia. In that role, David interacted daily with legislators, agency heads, and industry stakeholders. He also drafted countless pieces of legislation and advised legislative committee members on legal issues from the dais. These committees included the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services, the House Committees on Health and Human Services, General Laws, and Communications, Technology and Innovation. David also worked closely with members and staff of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees.

At Macaulay Jamerson Satterlund & Sessa, David serves as both a lawyer and lobbyist. His unique skillset and longstanding relationships allow him to serve as an effective advocate and secure results for his clients. David values not only establishing long-term relationships with his clients, but also helping them to develop meaningful relationships with legislators, agencies, and other interested parties. David’s subject matter areas include alcoholic beverage control, cannabis, corrections, gaming, health, and public benefits programs.

Prior to serving at the Division of Legislative Services, David served as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Experience

  • Macaulay Jamerson Satterlund & Sessa, P.C., Attorney and Lobbyist; Richmond, VA 2024 – Present
  • Division of Legislative Services, Virginia General Assembly, Manager and Senior Attorney; Richmond, VA 2013 – 2024
  • Supreme Court of South Carolina, Law Clerk and Staff Attorney; Columbia, SC 2011 – 2013
  • Medical University of South Carolina, Office of General Counsel, Legal Intern; Charleston, SC 2011
  • United States District Court, District of South Carolina, Judicial Intern; Charleston, SC 2010
  • Virginia Office of Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Legal Intern; Richmond, VA 2010
  • Charleston School of Law, Legal Research & Writing Department, Teaching Fellow; Charleston, SC 2009 – 2010

Admitted

  • Virginia
  • South Carolina

Education

  • Charleston School of Law; Charleston, SC, J.D. magna cum laude 2011
  • Coastal Carolina University; Conway, SC, B.S.B.A. 2008

Activities

  • Virginia State Bar, Health Law Section
  • Virginia State Bar, Administrative Law Section

Recognition

  • 2024 Virginia Public Service Award, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws