Dave Pollak joins McKenna Long & Aldridge
NEW YORK (August 13, 2009) - David Pollak has joined McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) as a Senior Strategic Advisor and Independent Consultant in the New York office. His addition is the latest in the firm’s goal for expansion in key markets such as New York and strategic growth areas. With more than two decades of experience, Pollak combines his background in investment banking and finance with political insight and experience that will bolster the firm’s ability to advise clients on corporate finance and public private partnerships.
Pollak’s political background is extensive, most recently serving as the New York State Director of Obama for America. From 2006-2008 he served as Co-Chair of the Democratic Party of New York where he was unanimously elected by Party members.
“David’s background in the financial sector coupled with his understanding of government will be a unique compliment to our New York office, “ said Jeff Haidet, chairman of MLA. “He brings a sophisticated skill set that will provide our clients with practical and strategic counsel.”
Pollak served as a managing director at UBS Investment Bank. Earlier in his career he was a banker at Paine Webber and a Vice President at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, a firm known for basing it’s investment decisions on high-quality independent corporate research.
Pollak is a board member of the Community Service Society, the Center for Arts Education, and Advocates for Children.
Across the country, MLA houses a number of highly respected attorneys and public policy professionals including former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Gordon Giffin; founding partner of the Plunkett & Jaffe Group William “Bill” Plunkett; former Mayor of Indianapolis Steve Goldsmith; former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean; and former President of the American Bar Association Bill Ide.
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