Dr. David Roth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Roth is a Visiting Clinical Lecturer at Yale Law School, with expertise in litigation and civil appeals. He has represented a diverse range of clients, including insurers, universities, and cultural institutions, in complex civil litigation and appeals. His areas of focus include trademark, copyright, and patent cases, as well as insurance class actions and high-stakes business litigation. Roth has also worked on criminal matters and internal investigations, providing legal counsel to both private individuals and companies. He received his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he was a Notes Editor for the Yale Law Journal. Additionally, Roth holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Virginia and a B.A. in Classics from the University of Oregon. Before joining Wiggin Dana, Roth served as a law clerk for Judge Christopher Droney on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Clinical Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale Law School • New Haven, CT

Teaching civil litigation course, focusing on appellate litigation.

Counsel

2012-01-01 — Present

Wiggin Dana • New Haven, CT

Advised clients in various complex civil litigation and appeals.

Clerk

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit • New Haven, CT

Assisted Judge Christopher Droney in research and case analysis.

Courses

Appellate Litigation Project

Requirements for Yale Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS registration
  • TOEFL scores
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Two required essays (1,000 words and 250 words)
  • Curriculum vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program.