David W. Blass
Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Washington, D.C.
David W. Blass is a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in Washington, D.C., working on funds regulatory; in practice since 1998; previously at the SEC and Investment Company Institute.
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Overview
- Office
- Washington, D.C.
- Experience
- In practice since 1998 · 28 years
- Main practice
- Funds regulatory
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Practice
Funds regulatorythe practice the bio leads with
From the bio
“David Blass is a leading regulatory lawyer in the funds industry and has advised on matters involving innovative registered funds products, Investment Advisers Act compliance”
Read from the practice description in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Experience
In practice since 1998 · 28 years
Based on: J.D., Columbia Law School, 1998.
Before Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
- U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionRegulator
- Investment Company Institute
Years and earlier employers as stated in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D. (1998)
- University of Alabama, B.A. (1994)
- Bar admissions
- District of ColumbiaCheck with the bar: District of Columbia Bar’s attorney lookup for District of Columbia (opens in a new tab)
- New YorkCheck with the bar: New York State Unified Court System’s attorney lookup for New York (opens in a new tab)
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As listed in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
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Questions about David W. Blass
What does David W. Blass work on?
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s bio of David W. Blass leads with funds regulatory.
Where is David W. Blass based?
In Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s Washington, D.C. office.
How long has David W. Blass practised?
Since 1998, 28 years, going by the bio (J.D., Columbia Law School, 1998).
Where did David W. Blass work before Simpson Thacher & Bartlett?
The bio names the SEC and Investment Company Institute.
Where did David W. Blass study?
Columbia Law School and University of Alabama.
Where is David W. Blass admitted to practise?
The bio lists District of Columbia and New York.
How can I contact David W. Blass?
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