In Their Own Right
David J. Adler is a New York-based attorney who serves as General Counsel to the Randa Apparel & Accessories group of companies (RAA), a global leader in apparel and accessories.
RAA’s over 100 years of expertise has enabled it to become one of the world’s leading fashion, clothing and lifestyle accessories companies. RAA’s companies include Randa Accessories, Haggar Clothing Co., Totes Isotoner, Tribal, Randa UK, Tata Accesorios Globales, Equator (Randa South Africa) and Ransal Australia. RAA operates a portfolio of more than 40 licensed brands across all channels of distribution for such fashion leaders as Levis®, Dickies®, Calvin Klein®, Guess® and Tommy Hilfiger®.
David has over 40 years of experience in the practice of law. He is a highly-regarded practitioner with recognized expertise across a variety of specialized and divergent fields. A practiced negotiator and skilled architect, he has overseen the purchase, sale, merger and reorganization of numerous companies in the public and private sectors. He has counselled Audit and Special Investigations Committees and has served as a trusted advisor to Boards of Directors. He has provided counselling in public and private offerings, corporate governance, joint ventures and a wide range of commercial and banking transactions. In his role as General Counsel at RAA, he also provides advice in the areas of employment, compensation, licensing, financing and insurance.
Since 2015, David has served as Of Counsel to the New York law firm of Eiseman, Levine Lehrhaupt & Kakoyiannis, PC. Earlier in his career, David was a partner in the law firms of Golenbock and Barell and Olshan Frome & Wolosky LLP.
David holds a JD from the New York University School of Law and a BA in History from the University of Virginia. He served in the United States Army Reserves.
David is married to the former Janis Koffler. They have two children, Michael and Maddy.
The Record
Randa Apparel & Accessories
Randa Apparel & Accessories manufactures and distributes apparel and accessories, including its Haggar brand, the number one selling pants brand in the US. It operates a portfolio of over 40 brands for a variety of fashion leaders. Its products include belts, wallets and small leather goods, men’s and women’s apparel, headwear, cold weather accessories, seasonal footwear, neckwear and jewelry.
Eiseman Levine
The Firm’s practice includes a range of areas important to businesses and individuals, including commercial real estate, commercial litigation, arbitration, corporate and securities matters, employment law, lobbying, election law and campaign finance. The Firm represents US and international for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in multiple industries.
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
Olshan Frome Wolosky is a leading mid-sized law firm based in New York. Its clients range from private companies and entrepreneurs to public companies and venture-, hedge-, private equity-, capital-, and other investment funds.
Golenbock and Barell
Golenbock and Barell was a law firm in New York co-founded by Justin M Golenbock and Martin C. Barell.
Formative Years
Bachelor of Arts – History
Doctor of Law
Areas Of Focus
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