David Reid
About David Reid
David Reid is the Deputy General Counsel and Senior Director at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in managing legal departments and representing multinational corporations.
Current Roles at Fannie Mae and Pfizer
David Reid currently holds multiple significant positions. He serves as Deputy General Counsel and Senior Director at Fannie Mae, along with responsibilities as Associate General Counsel focusing on the Single Family Mortgage business and the Making Home Affordable Program in New York. Concurrently, he is also Acting General Counsel at Pfizer. His roles encompass broad legal oversight, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal advisement across these organizations.
Previous Roles at Pfizer
David Reid has a long-standing history with Pfizer. He served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Legal Division from 2008 to 2011. Prior to this, he held the title of Special Legal Adviser and Managing Partner from 2003 to 2007. Initially, he joined Pfizer as a Special Legal Adviser from 1997 to 2002. Across these roles, Reid contributed significantly to Pfizer's legal strategies, managed legal operations, and advised on complex legal matters.
Tenure at Schoeman, Updike, Kaufman, Stern & Ascher LLP
From 2012 to 2014, David Reid worked as Counsel at Schoeman, Updike, Kaufman, Stern & Ascher LLP in the Greater New York City Area. In this capacity, he provided legal counsel and represented clients in various legal issues. His work involved in-depth legal research, case preparation, and other advisory roles that supported the firm's legal services.
Educational Background
David Reid holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law from Fordham University School of Law. Additionally, he studied at the College of Law in London and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Pennsylvania. His educational background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both domestic and international legal systems.
Experience in Legal and Business Sectors
David Reid possesses extensive experience in managing legal departments and has a proven track record of developing legal talent. He has represented multinational corporations and commercial banks in various financings and commercial transactions, showcasing his sophisticated knowledge of finance and international legal issues. Reid has also been involved in the drafting and negotiation of complex contracts, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, highlighting his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and capital markets transactions.