David Zionts Named "DC Rising Star" by The National Law Journal

David Zionts Named "DC Rising Star" by The National Law Journal

August 3, 2020

WASHINGTON —The National Law Journal has named Covington partner David Zionts a “DC Rising Star,” recognizing him as one of the “region’s 40 most promising lawyers age 40 and under.”

In his profile, Mr. Zionts described his biggest win from his career, saying, “I’m proud of many victories in my appellate practice, but the win that stands out the most came at the International Court of Justice. I had the honor of arguing for Ukraine and won a landmark ruling that the court had jurisdiction over Russia’s conduct in Ukraine, including Crimea.”

Mr. Zionts is a Washington-based litigator focused on appellate litigation, as well as questions of international law and other transnational legal issues that arise in both U.S. and international tribunals. He has extensive experience representing clients in complex, high-stakes appeals in federal and state appellate courts.