David R. Dorey

Dave Dorey is a partner in the firm’s Washington D.C. office and co-chair of the Government Relations and Appellate Practice Groups.

Dave is a seasoned labor and employment attorney with more than a decade of experience guiding clients through complex workplace issues and high-stakes litigation. Bringing unique insights from his distinguished service in the federal government, including as Counsel to the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of Labor and Chief of Staff for Strategy, Policy and Plans at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, he represents businesses across industries – including trade associations, nonprofits, technology companies, construction and agriculture firms, and consultancies – on the full spectrum of labor and employment matters. Dave has particular experience in handling administrative law matters including engaging in agency rulemaking processes and both challenging and defending agency rules.

He also represents clients in appellate matters before federal and state courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. His appellate work includes representing parties directly as well as developing and advancing broader legal and policy positions through amicus briefs, an area that complements his extensive government relations and administrative law experience.