Attorneys

David A. Levitt

PRINCIPAL

Education

• B.A., with distinction, Cornell University, 1993; Phi Beta Kappa
• J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1996; Technical Editor of the Environmental Law Journal

Areas of Practice

Mr. Levitt's practice focuses on the representation of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, with an emphasis on political advocacy, social or "double bottom line" investing, and nonprofit corporate governance.

Prior Experience

Before joining Adler & Colvin, Mr. Levitt practiced as a corporate attorney, focusing in the area of transactional law and the representation of healthcare organizations.

Professional Affiliations

Mr. Levitt served as Secretary of the Exempt Organizations Committee of the American Bar Association Tax Section from 2003 to 2005. Currently he is Co-Chair of the Subcommittee on Intermediate Sanctions of the Exempt Organizations Committee and a member of the California Association of Nonprofits Policy Council.

Publications

• Rules of the Road; A Guide to the Law of Charities in the United States, Second Edition
  Council on Foundations, 2008
  Authored by: Betsy Buchalter Adler, David A. Levitt and Ingrid Mittermaier
• Vehicle Donation Programs: Finally, IRS Guidance on How To Do Them Right
  Journal of Taxation, April 2003
  Authored by David A. Levitt and Ingrid Mittermaier
• Political Organization Reporting Requirements Continue to Evolve: Recent Amendments to Internal Revenue Code Section 527
  The Exempt Organization Tax Review, March 2003
  Authored by Gregory L. Colvin and David A. Levitt

Speaking and Teaching

Mr. Levitt has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco, teaching a nonprofit legal issues course in the College of Professional Studies.

Bar Admissions

Mr. Levitt is admitted to the bar in the states of California and New York.

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