David A. Toy

Dave's practice uniquely combines deep transactional experience with a strong foundation in technology and intellectual property matters. In addition, he has broad experience with general commercial transactions. Whether leading deals or focusing on technology, intellectual property, or commercial issues in a larger project, Dave excels at delivering practical solutions tailored to client needs.

Dave's extensive experience negotiating deals (from both buyer and vendor perspectives, domestically and internationally, and with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies) allows him to offer a range of negotiating positions and counterproposals. He has an industry "agnostic" practice, with extensive work in technology, sports, media & entertainment, health care, food & beverage, telecommunications, and energy sectors, among other industries. He can advise on what positions are "market" and develop resolutions to fit specific client needs.

Dave is a thought leader in artificial intelligence and actively monitors and engages in shaping market responses to emerging AI issues, including how AI issues are addressed in transactions from a co-development perspective and from a licensor or licensee perspective.

Dave is the head of the Intellectual Property, Media & Technology group in our Denver office. He is a leader in our Sports, Media & Entertainment sector and works daily in our Technology sector. Dave also serves as the U.S. lead of our gaming practice.

Dave has a demonstrated commitment to the local start-up and entrepreneurial community. For two decades, he's been a clinical adviser to the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at the University of Colorado Law School and assists law students who represent start-up companies.