He received his undergraduate degree in political science from SUNY New Paltz and his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law. During law school, David served as Chief Student Defender, representing students facing administrative charges from the university. Upon being admitted to the New York State Bar, he worked as a criminal prosecutor in upstate New York, and now serves as ethics counsel for the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court. After the 2016 election, David decided to become involved in local politics to ensure that New York remains a bulwark against Trump’s harmful policies.