David Howenstine
About David Howenstine
David Howenstine is the Senior Counsel at Rover.com, providing legal advice, handling litigation, and engaging in business development initiatives.
Current Position at Rover.com
David Howenstine currently serves as Senior Counsel at Rover.com, a position he has held since 2021. In his current role based in the Greater Seattle Area, he provides legal advice on a wide range of policy and legislative work. He is also responsible for handling litigation and regulatory matters and is involved in business and strategic development initiatives for the company.
Previous Legal Roles at Rover.com
Before becoming Senior Counsel, David Howenstine worked as Government Affairs Counsel at Rover.com from 2019 to 2021. During his two-year tenure, he navigated the complex world of government policies, providing strategic legal counsel to the company. His extensive background in legal advisory roles positioned him to smoothly transition into his current senior role.
Career at Lane Powell PC
David Howenstine worked at Lane Powell PC initially as an Attorney and later as a Shareholder. His tenure as an Attorney lasted from 2014 to 2017, focusing on complex insurance coverage disputes and aviation litigation in the Greater Seattle Area. From 2018 to 2019, he served as a Shareholder, continuing his focus on high-stakes litigation.
Early Career and Clerkships
David Howenstine's early legal career involved significant clerkship roles. He served as a Law Clerk for Honorable James L. Robart at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington from 2008 to 2010 in the Greater Seattle Area. Prior to this, he was a Law Clerk for Honorable Ernest M. Robles at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California from 2007 to 2008 in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Educational Background
David Howenstine achieved his J.D. with high honors from the University of Washington School of Law, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to his legal education, he completed a B.A. at Lakeside School from 1998 to 2002. He also has an additional B.A. degree from Reed College, awarded in 1970.