David Noland is a partner in the education section at Tharrington Smith, specializing in education litigation. He represents public school systems in complex legal matters, with a primary focus on advising on Title IX, civil rights statutes, constitutional issues, and employment and student rights.

A magna cum laude graduate of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, David was a member of the Order of the Coif and served as Associate Editor of the Cardozo Law Review. He holds an undergraduate degree in Government and Legal Studies and Sociology from Bowdoin College in Maine. Before joining Tharrington Smith in 2018, David was a senior associate at Debevoise & Plimpton in New York, where he focused on general commercial litigation. He was counsel of record in a landmark constitutional challenge to the state educational funding system in Connecticut, a multi-year litigation that culminated in a five-month trial and an appeal before the Connecticut Supreme Court.

Outside of work, David values quality time with his wife, two children, and their dog. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoys playing, coaching, and following various sports. David also finds joy in exploring new places through travel and experimenting with recipes in the kitchen.