David A. Whitten, founding partner of Whitten & Lublin, is a nationally recognized leader and respected voice in employment law with over 20 years of experience advising both employers and employees. Known for his strategic mindset and principled advocacy, David brings a results-driven, fair-minded approach to each case. He specializes in constructive dismissal, termination for cause, and negotiating high-stakes severance packages. David’s strength lies in his dual perspective. Engaged by both employees navigating career transition and employers managing compliance and risk challenges, allows David to anticipate the opposing side’s moves. David’s strategic precision and emotional intelligence results in his ability to anticipate risk, read complex dynamics and deliver forward-thinking strategies. With deep experience in executive employment agreements, complex incentive structures and restrictive covenants, he is particularly adept at advising C-suite professionals, earning a reputation for defending business leaders embroiled in conflicts with boards or fellow executives. Whether advising senior leaders navigating internal power struggles, or performance-related criticism, or supporting employees at all levels, David approaches each matter with insight, empathy and decisiveness.
