David Friedman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & CEO of PKLYN

  • Education

    • Cardozo school of law

      2016 - 2019
      Doctor of law - jd law

      Activities and Societies: Trial Advocacy Program Dean's Merit Scholarship

    • University of michigan

      2006 - 2010
      Political science political science and english

      Activities and Societies: Consider Magazine, Hillel

    • New school university

      2007 - 2008
      English honors writing and democracy

      Activities and Societies: Co-founder and non-fiction editor for 12th Street Magazine

  • Experience

    • National post, inc.

      Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
      Intern

      Edited and wrote articles for the automotive section. Also helped with layout and design.

    • 12th street journal

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
      Nonfiction editor
    • Aipac

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Diamond summer intern
    • Consider magazine

      Mar 2009 - Sept 2010
      Founder and editor-in-chief

      Weekly, bi-partisan publication at the University of Michigan. We printed and distributed 2,000 issues per week in addition to daily articles written on our website Consideronline.org.I served as the editor-in-chief over a staff of seventeen students, which included managing editors, associate editors, business managers, art staff, web staff and public relations. Starting with a $500 budget, I managed to raise an additional $15,000 in Consider’s first year.

    • Blueshift research

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
      Freelance

      Market research. Stocks specific.

    • San francisco 49ers

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2012
      Special projects assistant (internship)

      Hired personally by Jed York, 49ers CEO and worked directly under Gideon Yu, 49ers President in a small team of four that also included VP of Strategic Developments.Helped secure an $850 million stadium construction loan, the largest ever in professional sports, and a $200 million financing package from the NFL, the largest sum for a team in league history.Produced and analyzed financial models that included parking logistics, construction, concessionaires, naming rights, seat pricing and sports lounges. Show less

    • Build

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Mentor
    • Crowdflower

      Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
      Account executive

      CrowdFlower uses crowdsourcing techniques to provide a wide range of enterprise solutions which process or create large amounts of data. Crowdsourcing is a technique in which a job traditionally performed by an individual or small team is completed by a virtual workforce. CrowdFlower’s expertise is in harnessing a virtual workforce, taking complicated projects and breaking them down into small, simple tasks, which are then completed by individual Contributors (crowd workers).

    • John n. calley foundation

      Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
      Executive director

      Hired as the sole employee to liquidate assets of the late CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, John N. Calley, and to use the proceeds to create a nonprofit organization in accordance with his will. Responsibilities included direct negotiations of high-end sales, including personally brokering and negotiating all associated deals, nonprofit organizational development, including strategy, partnerships, programming, hiring, and investment management, and reporting to the Board of Directors. Accomplishments include raising $14m through the sale of classic cars, yachts, real estate, movie rights, collectables and other miscellaneous assets. Show less

    • Bergstein flynn and knowlton pllc

      Feb 2020 - Mar 2023
      Associate

      The first associate at a small law firm specializing in real estate transactions and litigation. In addition to the general responsibilities listed below, I'm also responsible for driving the direction of the firm's digital marketing with creative content, agency partnerships, and email campaigns. Other duties include:-Reviewing commercial leases-General counsel work for condos and coops-Real estate litigation-Drafting motions, complaints, residential contracts-Construction law, including disputes with landlords, general contractors, placing liens, negotiating settlements-Known for giving caring, kind advice, and striving for the best outcome for the client Show less

    • Pklyn

      Mar 2023 - now
      Founder & ceo

      Bringing the finest pickleball club in NYC from an idea into reality. Opening Spring/Summer 2024.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Multistate professional responsibility examination

      National conference of bar examiners
      Jan 2019
    • National outdoor leadership school - rock climbing

      Nols
      Jul 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Leadership Counsel

      Issued by Vista Del Mar on Sept 2014
      Vista Del MarAssociated with David Friedman
    • Board Member

      Issued by Advisors In Philanthropy, Los Angeles chapter (LA-AIP) on Jan 2015
      Advisors In Philanthropy, Los Angeles chapter (LA-AIP)Associated with David Friedman