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David Wissbroecker is an experienced litigator focusing his practice on corporate governance and securities litigation, with particular depth in Delaware Chancery Court matters. He brings significant experience in derivative and deal litigation, including demands made pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law and cases involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Mr. Wissbroecker has litigated shareholder class actions and derivative matters in Delaware and other jurisdictions against numerous high-profile companies, including Dole, Kinder Morgan, Del Monte Foods, SCANA, Websense, Harman, Precision Castparts, Dollar General, Onyx, and Gardner Denver. Throughout his career, Mr. Wissbroecker has worked to shape and enforce corporate governance practices that protect shareholders and hold corporate boards and executives accountable, representing both institutional investors and individual shareholders in securities class actions concerning mergers and acquisitions.

  • Of Counsel, Corporate Governance Litigation Chancery Group, Grant & Eisenhofer (2023–Present) – Investigates and drafts stockholder inspection demands and plenary complaints, litigates motions in stockholder derivative and class action matters, and guides cases through discovery and settlement, including mediations and settlement approval proceedings.
  • Equity Partner, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP (2005–2022) – Served as a trial attorney specializing in corporate fraud litigation across securities, derivative, and M&A class actions, arguing motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in M&A actions, litigating class and derivative actions through discovery and depositions, and negotiating settlements presented for court approval.
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable John L. Coffey, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2004–2005) – Researched and drafted bench memoranda, orders, and opinions on a wide range of legal issues.
  • Staff Attorney, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2003–2004) – Researched and drafted bench memoranda, orders, and opinions on a wide range of legal issues.
  • Litigated shareholder class actions and derivative matters against numerous high-profile companies, including Dole, Kinder Morgan, Del Monte Foods, SCANA, Websense, Harman, Precision Castparts, Dollar General, Onyx, and Gardner Denver.

Bar & Court Admissions

  • California – Licensed to practice in all state courts throughout California.
  • Illinois – Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.
  • Oregon – Licensed to practice law in the state of Oregon.
  • U.S. Courts of Appeal – Admitted to practice before multiple federal appellate courts, including:
    • Third Circuit
    • Fourth Circuit
    • Fifth Circuit
    • Seventh Circuit
    • Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts – Handles federal cases in:
    • Central District of California
    • Northern District of California
    • Southern District of California
    • District of Colorado
    • Eastern District of Michigan
    • Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • University of Illinois College of Law (2003) – Earned a Juris Doctor degree, graduating magna cum laude.
  • Named a Harno Scholar (Top 10% of class), Spring and Fall 2002.
  • Recognized as an Abraham Lincoln Scholar.
  • Named to the Dean's List, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, and Spring 2003.
  • Received the CALI Award for the highest grade in the class in Antitrust and Art Law.

  • Arizona State University (1998) – Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Art History, graduating cum laude.

    Named a Regent's Scholar and to the Dean's List.

 

  • Corporate Governance – Litigates matters involving corporate boards, executive accountability, and stockholder inspection demands under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
  • Securities Litigation – Represents institutional and individual shareholders in securities class actions, with a focus on Delaware Chancery Court proceedings.
  • Shareholder Derivative Litigation – Represents shareholders in derivative lawsuits against corporate executives and boards for breaches of fiduciary duty.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions / SPAC Litigation – Litigates deal-related class actions, including matters involving special purpose acquisition companies.