Overview

David Strock maintains a traditional labor practice in which he advises employers on union-related matters and provides guidance regarding the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements. He regularly represents employers in labor arbitrations, state and federal courts, and the National Labor Relations Board, and employment matters before state agencies and human rights commissions.

David counsels management regarding a wide variety of employment and personnel issues, including:  

  • Hiring and disciplinary matters
  • Wage and hour issues
  • Developing and enforcing employment policies and procedures
  • Implementing procedures to avoid discrimination claims

David lectures, writes articles, and conducts training on employment-related topics for employers and human resources professionals.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Maine State Bar Association

Recognition

Ranked, Labor & Employment

Chambers USA

2015-2023

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2013-2024

Named, Top 10 Most Influential Labor & Employment Lawyers in Maine

Business Today

2023

Named, Super Lawyer

New England

Super Lawyers

2014-2019

News, Analysis & Press

Mainers Closely Watching Bill That Would Allow Job Applicants to Keep Facebook Accounts Secret

Law360.com

April 1, 2012

Mainers Closely Watching Bill That Would Allow Job Applicants to Keep Facebook Accounts Secret

Maine Public Broadcasting Network

April 1, 2012

Questions Linger Over NLRB's Social Media Guidance

Law360.com

February 17, 2012

Businesses Grapple With Evolving Social Media Rules

Law360.com

January 23, 2012

Speaking Engagements

2023 New England Regional Employer Conference

Boston, MA

November 14, 2023

2022 New England Regional Employer Conference

Boston, MA

November 15, 2022

New England Update

2019 New England Employer Conference, Newton, MA

September 27, 2019

Littler Breakfast Club: Conducting Lawful Investigations (including ADA & FMLA Updates)

Portland, ME

October 19, 2017

Littler Breakfast Club: Employment Law 101

Portland, ME

March 16, 2017

DOL's Proposed Changes to the White Collar Regulations: What Should Employers Do Now?

Portland, ME

July 23, 2015

Parenting and the Workplace: Employment Rights and Responsibilities from Conception to Adulthood

14th Annual Employment Law Update, Labor and Employment Law Section - Maine State Bar Association

March 17, 2015

The National Labor Relations Act: Social Media and Labor Law Before the Net

12th Annual Employment Law Update, Labor and Employment Law Section - Maine State Bar Association

June 5, 2013

Education

  • J.D., Boston University School of Law, 1996
  • B.A., University of Washington, 1992

Bar Admission

Maine
Massachusetts
California
Washington

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maine
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California