David Winakor

David Winakor serves as General Counsel and Secretary at Wesleyan University since July 2007, bringing extensive legal expertise to the role. Prior experience includes positions as Vice President of Business Development and Assistant General Counsel at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. from September 2000 to June 2007, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Prior legal experience includes an associate role at Murtha Cullina LLP from June 1996 to August 2000. David Winakor also served as a Captain in the US Army from May 1990 to May 1997. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University.