About the Firm
Where technical expertise meets legal excellence
A Different Kind of Law Firm
Awad Law P.C. was founded on a simple principle: the best legal counsel for technology companies comes from someone who truly understands both the law and the technology. As a law firm built by engineers and investors, we bring a unique perspective to the legal challenges facing modern technology businesses.
About David Awad
I've spent the last several years at the intersection of technology, law, and finance. Before founding this firm, I ran engineering teams at multiple venture-backed startups, served as CTO more than once, and worked on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for venture capital and private equity firms.
This experience gives me a perspective that most attorneys simply don't have. I've been in the founder's chair when negotiating term sheets. I've led technical due diligence from the investor side. I've managed engineering teams through acquisitions. I understand the technology because I've built it, and I understand the business because I've run it.
Technical Expertise
My technical background spans everything "electricity and up" — from semiconductor fabrication and operating systems to web development and artificial intelligence. This isn't theoretical knowledge; it comes from years of hands-on experience building and scaling technology products.
This technical depth allows me to understand the nuances that matter in your business — whether that's evaluating intellectual property, structuring technology transactions, or providing expert testimony in complex technology disputes.
Business Acumen
Having worked with venture capital and private equity firms, I understand the financial side of technology businesses. I've evaluated term sheets, conducted due diligence, and helped close deals from both sides of the table. This experience informs every aspect of my legal practice, from fundraising strategy to M&A transactions.
Our Approach
Our clients appreciate that they don't need to explain their technology to us. We can move faster and provide more strategic counsel. And unlike large consulting firms, when you work with us, you get direct access — no intermediaries, no junior associates. Just experienced, technical legal counsel.
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Infrastructure & Privacy
We run a private, self-hosted AI cluster. Client documents and matter details never touch third-party AI APIs — no OpenAI, no Google, no Anthropic. When we use AI-assisted drafting or research, it runs on hardware we control.
All client data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Sensitive communications are best sent via GPG-encrypted email — our public key and fingerprint are on the contact page. We encourage its use for anything confidential.
Transparency
Annual transparency — 2025, published May 19, 2025.
Government & Law Enforcement Requests
Requests for client data, communications, or records from any government body, law enforcement agency, or court — excluding matters where Awad Law P.C. is itself a party or counsel of record.
| Type | Count (2025) |
|---|---|
| Subpoenas | 0 |
| Search warrants | 0 |
| National Security Letters | 0 |
| FISA orders | 0 |
| Other informal requests | 0 |
Attorney-client privilege imposes independent legal constraints on disclosure beyond firm policy. Client communications are protected under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6068(e) and Cal. Evid. Code § 954.
Data Practices
- AI processing — All AI-assisted work runs on a private self-hosted cluster. No client data is processed by third-party AI APIs.
- Storage — Client files are encrypted at rest and in transit. All storage infrastructure is under direct firm control.
- Email — GPG-encrypted email is available and encouraged. Key and fingerprint on the contact page.
- Retention — Client matter files are retained for 5 years post-engagement per California State Bar guidelines, then securely destroyed.
- Third parties — Client data is not sold, shared with advertisers, or used for any purpose other than legal representation.
Security Incidents
No data breaches, unauthorized access events, or security incidents to report.
Warrant Canary
As of May 19, 2025, Awad Law P.C. has not received any National Security Letter, FISA court order, or gag order that would prevent disclosure of a government request for client data.
Failure to update this report on its annual schedule, or removal of this section, should be treated as a signal that circumstances have changed. Consistent with In re National Security Letter, 863 F.3d 1110 (9th Cir. 2017).