Carnegie Mellon University

David Tungate

David E. Tungate

Distinguished Service Professor of Law, Emeritus

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  • TEP - Tepper Building - Room 5134
  • 412-268-5805
Address
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Education

  • University of Illinois - JD - 1970
  • University of Illinois - BA - 1967

Research

Business contract law; corporate governance and liabilities; protection of corporate intellectual property; intellectual property and licensing trends in e-commerce; the implications of technology for business law; globalization and corporate litigation; liabilities of accounting professionals; sports law.

Awards and Honors

  • Martindale Hubbell - AV rated (pre-eminent) for 35 years (2014)
  • Martindale Hubbell - Award for 35 years of A/V rating (2014)
  • Allegheny County Bar Association Foundation - Fellow, Allegheny County Bar Association Foundation (2013)
  • Tepper School of Business - Gerald L. Thompson Teaching Award (2011)
  • Peers, Publisher of Philadelphia Magazine - Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2005)
  • Peers, Publisher of Philadelphia Magazine - Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2004)

University Service

  • Tepper School and University of Pittsburgh Joint Degree, Committee Member, Liason, Liason for Joint MBA-JD Program (2005 - )
  • Masters Academic Actions Committee, Committee Member (2004 - )
  • Carnegie Mellon Students, Faculty Advisor, Counseled hundreds of students considering a legal career; assisted numerous students in gaining admittance to law school nationwide (1991 - )

Public Service

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Former co-chairman, Committee on Sports and Entertainment (2002 - )
  • Zoning Hearing Board of Upper St. Clair Township, Chairperson (2002 - )
  • Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, Member (2002 - 2009)

Consulting

  • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott (1970 -)