David Robinson

David S. Robinson is Special Counsel with Nexsen Pruet’s Employment and Labor Law Group.  His practice is focused in the areas of international, corporate, employment, immigration, and commercial law.   His experience includes:

• Cross-border movement of companies, goods, services and personnel
• Start-up financing and establishment of US & International subsidiaries and branches
• Mergers and acquisitions and joint venture arrangements
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Site selection and lease negotiation
• State and Federal regulation
• Immigration and human resources
• Employee recruitment and training
• International trade guidance and facilitation

World-Wide Legal Experience

Mr. Robinson lived in Tokyo, Japan for 8 years. He has traveled to more than 40 countries and serves as a lecturer and consultant on business start-up issues, international immigration, trade and finance, and corporate organization.  He has served clients in the European Union, Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, India, the former Soviet Union, Canada, South America, and Mexico.

Political Experience

Mr. Robinson also has deep roots in the North Carolina political community. He currently serves on the Wake County Board of Elections.

Community Service

Mr. Robinson has provided pro bono representation for religious and charitable nonprofit organizations in the Triangle community, is a fellow of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Healthy Community Institute, and is an active volunteer with the American Red Cross.   As a Red Cross volunteer, he has served as a primary responder for the Wake County Disaster Action Team, coordinator for the training of more than 500 volunteers during Katrina relief efforts and was named an “Outstanding Volunteer for 2005.”   Mr. Robinson’s other charitable involvement has included:

• Meals on Wheels
• Leukemia Society Team in Training
• Habitat for Humanity
• SWAT (Servants With a Tool)
• Triangle Leadership Forum

Personal Life

Mr. Robinson is an active athlete.  He is a competitive swimmer and has completed dozens of triathlons and road races including several marathons, a Half Ironman, and a Full Ironman Triathlon.  He competed at the 2011 World Triathlon Championships in Beijing, China as a member of Team USA.  He and his wife, Sue, have been married for more than 20 years and they live in Raleigh with their three children.

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• Former President (US Operations), BGP, Inc (waste-to-energy conversion)
• Former Deputy Director of the North Carolina Japan Center
• Former President, American LAbor (medical devices)
• Counsel to the US & China Foundation

• David Robinson to Serve on Wake County Board of Elections
  Nexsen Pruet attorney David Robinson will serve as a member of the Wake County Board of Elections.
• "Nexsen Pruet signs lease with Highwoods, looks to hire"
  The Triangle Business Journal reports on Nexsen Pruet's upcoming move in Raleigh.
• "Wake school board looks at legal bills"
  The July 8th, 2010 edition of Raleigh's News and Observer features an article entitled "Wake school board looks at legal bills." It details a proposal by attorney David Robinson that Nexsen Pruet handle legal work for the school district.
• Nexsen Pruet Expands Raleigh Office; David Robinson Joins Firm as Special Counsel
  Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that David S. Robinson has joined its Employment and Labor Law Group as Special Counsel.

• Employment Law Update: Romance in the Workplace: You, Me and our Employer?
  As Valentine's Day approaches, here are some interesting facts for employers to consider.
• Recent Ruling that Class Action Waivers are Illegal Shows NLRB Remains Active
  On January 3, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that a class action waiver in a mandatory employment arbitration agreement is illegal.
• I-9 Compliance: Avoiding Traps of New Federal Security Features
  A redesigned federal document is leading to confusion as businesses try to comply with the I-9 requirement.
• Employment Law Update - January 2012
  As employers plan for 2012, the inherent risk posed by departing employees presents an opportunity to reevaluate measures used to protect confidential information and trade secrets from the high cost of misappropriation.
• NLRB Delays Requirement for Employers to Post Pro-Union Notice
  On August 25, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued regulations requiring virtually all employers to post a large notice to employees informing them of rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), particularly their right to unionize. Employers must post the notice beginning April 30th, 2012.
• Employment Law Update - December 2011
  The EEOC is processing a record number of charges and collecting record settlement amounts. It is pursuing an aggressive systemic enforcement program and focusing on hiring issues. In this edition we discuss what the EEOC is doing and some of the implications for employers.
• 2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam Answer Key
  Last week's final exam generated tremendous response from Nexsen Pruet clients and friends. Congratulations to our winners.
• 2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam
  It's time to test your knowledge of the current state of employment and labor law.
• Pro-Union NLRB Presents Challenges to Employers: Employment Law Update - October 2011
  Recent pro-union decisions and proposed rules by the NLRB pose challenges for employers.
• Wrongful Discharge Claims Limit Employment At-Will Doctrine in North and South Carolina: Employment Law Update - September 2011 Supplemental
  Employment in North and South Carolina is at-will, which generally means an employer can terminate an employee at any time without notice. However, both states have long-recognized exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine, including provisions that an employee cannot be discharged for reasons that contravene the “public policy” of the state.
• Employment Law Update - August 2011 Supplemental
  This edition is about a United States Supreme Court decision that illustrates the importance of using clear wording when drafting employee invention assignment agreements.
• Employment Law Update - August 2011
  South Carolina and North Carolina have passed state immigration laws mandating employment verification and imposing penalties for failure to comply.
• Employment Law Update - July 2011
  Employers are increasingly disciplining workers over misuse of social media. At issue in so-called “Facebook Firing” cases is whether terminating employees for making disparaging online posts, and having policies prohibiting such posts, violates federal labor law.
• Employment Law Update - June 2011
  This edition analyzes the EEOC's new final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.
• Employment Law Update - May 2011
  The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that the anti-retaliation provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) extends to an employee’s oral complaints.
• International Law Update
  Appeals court says international contract requires litigation in England.
• Doing Business In China - Ethical Considerations
  Attorney David Robinson explores ethical issues to consider when doing business in China. Topics include: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Export Controls, Foreign Assets Control and Intellectual Property Rights.
• Employment Law Update - January 2011
  Pregnancy discrimination claims are on the rise; and the NLRB proposes a mandatory pro-union poster for all employers.
• Using Foreign Distributors for your Products
  Nexsen Pruet attorney David Robinson explains that there are many ways for you to get your products into a foreign marketplace.

• International Law and International Legal Careers Panel
• Exporting - Getting Paid for Your Efforts
• Employment Law Quarterly Breakfast Briefing
• The Legalities of Doing Business in China: Live Seminar