My Why
What powers my practice
Reading the autobiographies of Vernon Jordan and Reginald Lewis—two exceptional attorneys and corporate dealmakers—inspired me to pursue a career in corporate law. I’m driven by the opportunity to help clients resolve issues by providing thoughtful solutions that make a real difference. I’m dedicated to helping my clients succeed and achieve their goals. Beyond my legal work, I stay connected to the community through nonprofit board service, including organizations focused on entrepreneurship and preparing first generation college students for academic and career success. It’s rewarding to use my skills to support both emerging businesses and broader economic development.
Credentials
- Duke University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Corporate and Securities Law
- Tulane University, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Morton A. Aldrich Fellow and Scholarship Recipient
- Duke University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Political Science
- New York
- Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Class of 2024
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation, 2024 – Present
- The National Black Lawyers Top 100, 2020 – 2024
- Top 50 Executives under 50, Diversity MBA Magazine
- 40 Under 40, Crain’s Detroit Business
- Top 40 under 40 Achievement Award, The Network Journal
Engagement
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association, Business Law Section
- Member, National Bar Association, Corporate Law Section
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Association for Corporate Growth
- Alumnus, Venture Capital Institute
Insights

The Venture Best Spotlight – Episode 6
In this inspiring episode, venture attorneys David Morris and Evan Lonergan have an insightful dialogue with Keith Daniel and Tom Droege , founders of Resilient…Listen | Watch
May 30, 2024

David Morris Selected as Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Michael Best is pleased to announce that David E. Morris has been selected as a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2024. Designed…Read
Feb 5, 2024

