DAVID LLOYD

David Lloyd focuses his practice on corporate law, real estate, and contracts. He is also a full-time professor of business law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Prior to joining the firm, David worked as a transactional lawyer at an AM Law Top 100 law firm and one of the nation’s largest banks. He has counseled public and privately held clients in formation, commercial transactions, contracts, real estate, nonprofit law, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, financing, securities, M&A, and other business law matters.

David is a recognized speaker on the topics of diversity and entrepreneurship. Outside of the office, David is active in the community.

EDUCATION

  • The University of Kansas School of Law Lawrence, KS | J.D., 2007 (top 15%)
  • Graceland University Lamoni, IA | B.A., 2004 (magna cum laude)

ADMISSIONS

  • Missouri  Bar  Association

Presentations & Scholarly Activity

  • Speaker, MU Law 1L Boot Camp | 2015
  • Speaker, Entrepreneurship Law Clinic MU Law | 2015
  • Speaker, KCMBA Diversity Section | 2015
  • Speaker, Missouri Bench Bar Conference | 2015
  • Speaker, SLU Moving Forward with Diversity | 2014
  • Speaker, AIGA Homegrown Fashion | 2013
  • Keynote Speaker, KU Law Annual Diversity Banquet | 2012
  • Speaker, NPR Central Standard | 2012
  • Speaker, Roundtable of Entrepreneurship | NAAAPGKC
  • Keynote Speaker, UMKC Law APILSA Dinner | 2011
  • Speaker, KCMBA Diversity Initiative | 2008

Honors & Awards

  • Super Lawyers, “Rising Star” (Missouri & Kansas) | 2015
  • Super Lawyers, “Rising Star” (Missouri & Kansas) | 2014
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly, “Up & Coming Lawyer” | 2012
  • Kansas City Magazine, “40 Under 40” | 2011
  • KC Spaces Magazine, “KC Stylemaker” | 2012

Involvement & Community

  • Kansas City Liquor Control Review Board, Chairman & Board Member | 2011 – present
  • Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City, Immediate Past President | 2016
  • Kansas City Mayoral Challenge Cabinet, Member | 2012 – 2014
  • Asian American Bar Association of Kansas City, Board Member | 2010 – present
  • Alpha Kappa Si UMKC Chapter, Faculty Advisor | 2013 – present
  • Kansas City CDE WIBO Program, Lecturer | 2013 – present
  • Method Men’s Clothing Store, Co-Owner / Founder | 2010 – 2013

We love what we do.

BENTON LLOYD & CHUNG LLP

A Kansas City Law Firm
MBE / DBE / SLBE Certified