A Different Kind of Law Firm
Where technical expertise meets legal excellence
Awad Law P.C. was founded on a simple principle: the best legal counsel for technology companies, period. Our clients appreciate that they don't need to explain nuance with us. We can move faster and provide more effective, strategic counsel. We think of ourselves as dealing with everything "electricity and up" — from semiconductor fabrication and operating systems to web development and artificial intelligence.
This isn't theoretical knowledge; it comes from years of hands-on experience building and scaling technology products, along with the niche regulatory issues that come along with that. Whether it's intellectual property, structuring technology transactions, or providing expert testimony in complex technology disputes, we're ready to help tackle whatever industry throws at you.
About David
I've spent the last several years at the intersection of technology, law, and finance. Before founding this firm, I ran engineering teams at multiple venture-backed startups, served as CTO more than once, and worked on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for venture capital and private equity firms.
This experience gives me a perspective that most attorneys simply don't have. I've been in the founder's chair when negotiating term sheets. I've led technical due diligence from the investor side. I've managed engineering teams through acquisitions. I understand the technology because I've built it, and I understand the business because I've run it.
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Pro Bono
Beyond client work, I contribute to organizations advancing technology law and the public interest:
- Cooperating attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
- Member of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law, Subcommittee on Tech & Software.
We also participate in the legal and licensing communities of the major free and open source software organizations. Learn more about our pro bono practice.
Policy Work
As part of IEEE-USA, I contributed to federal AI and technology standards legislation:
- S.1558 — Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act (AI-IA); core provisions enacted via the National AI Initiative Act, NDAA FY2021, Title LI.
- S.1363 — AI in Government Act of 2019.
- H.R.7139 — Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act of 2019 (enacted as NDAA FY2021, Sec. 9414).
Infrastructure & Privacy
All client data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Sensitive communications are best sent via GPG-encrypted email — our public key and fingerprint are on the contact page. We encourage its use for anything confidential.
Transparency
Annual transparency — 2026, published May 19, 2026.
Government & Law Enforcement Requests
Requests for client data, communications, or records from any government body, law enforcement agency, or court — excluding matters where Awad Law P.C. is itself a party or counsel of record.
| Type | Count (2026) |
|---|---|
| Subpoenas | 0 |
| Search warrants | 0 |
| National Security Letters | 0 |
| FISA orders | 0 |
| Other informal requests | 0 |
Attorney-client privilege imposes independent legal constraints on disclosure beyond firm policy. Client communications are protected under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6068(e) and Cal. Evid. Code § 954.
Data Practices
- AI processing — All AI-assisted work runs on a private self-hosted cluster. No client data is processed by third-party AI APIs.
- Storage — Client files are encrypted at rest and in transit. All storage infrastructure is under direct firm control.
- Email — GPG-encrypted email is available and encouraged. Key and fingerprint on the contact page.
- Retention — Client matter files are retained for 5 years post-engagement per California State Bar guidelines, then securely destroyed.
- Third parties — Client data is not sold, shared with advertisers, or used for any purpose other than legal representation.
Security Incidents
No data breaches, unauthorized access events, or security incidents to report.
Warrant Canary
As of May 19, 2026, Awad Law P.C. has not received any National Security Letter, FISA court order, or gag order that would prevent disclosure of a government request for client data.
Failure to update this report on its annual schedule, or removal of this section, should be treated as a signal that circumstances have changed. Consistent with In re National Security Letter, 863 F.3d 1110 (9th Cir. 2017).
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