David A. Sprentall

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Biography

David Sprentall’s practice is concentrated in banking and commercial finance with emphasis on loan originations, syndicated lending, structured finance, loan sales and servicing, real estate development finance, letters of credit, workouts and restructuring, and regulation of financial institutions.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Arizona
New York

Education

Dickinson School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
- Dickinson Law Review, Editorial Board
Allegheny College (B.A., cum laude)
- Phi Beta Kappa

Experience

Awards & Recognition

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business^®, Real Estate: Finance (2022-2024)
American Bar Foundation, Fellow
American College of Commercial Finance Attorneys, Fellow
The Best Lawyers in America^®
- Banking and Finance Law (2003-2026)
- Real Estate Law (2003-2026)
- Financial Services Regulation Law (2003-2026)
The Best Lawyers in America^®, Phoenix Lawyer of the Year
- Banking and Finance Law (2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2024, 2026)
- Financial Services Regulation Law (2012, 2014, 2016)
- Banking Law (2009, 2010)
Lawdragon, Top 3000 Leading Lawyers in America (2010-2011)
Arizona’s Finest Lawyers
Arizona Commercial Real Estate 1000 People to Know in Commercial Real Estate (2008)
Southwest Super Lawyers^®, Banking (2007, 2013)
Who’s Who Legal, Real Estate (2010, 2013-2016)
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Arizona Chapter, Spirit of Philanthropy Award (2004)

Professional Memberships and Activities

State Bar of Arizona
- Business Law Section
- Real Estate Section
American Bar Association
- Business Law Section
- Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
  - Pro Bono Committee, Chair (2008-2011)
  - Practice Management Group, Vice Chair (2012-2014), Chair (2015-2017)
  - Liaison to ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service (2013-2015)
New York State Bar Association
- Business Law Section

Community Involvement

Global Ties Arizona, Board Member
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
- Board of Directors and Executive Committee (1996-2015, 2021-Present)
- Community Leadership Council, Chairman (2008-2009)
- Board Chair (2003-2006)
Herberger Theater Center
- Board of Directors (1993-1999)

Representative Presentations and Publications

“Not So Harmless? The Arizona Bill Amending A.R.S. § 20-1591 and Its Impact on Title Company Indemnities,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (June 5, 2024)
“Bloomberg Seeks Market Feedback Regarding Potential Cessation of BSBY,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (September 20, 2023)
“LIBOR: The End is Nigh (Really!),” Author, Snell & Wilmer Global Connection Newsletter (June 23, 2021)
“Federal Reserve Expands Main Street Lending Program; New Affiliate Rules May Impact Some Borrowers,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (May 1, 2020)
“Recent Arizona Commercial Law Cases,” Author, Appearing in JDSupra (July 18, 2017)
“Commercial Lending Law,” Co-Author Arizona Law Chapter, ABA Business Law Section (2016, 2023)
“Interest Rate Swaps for Borrower’s Counsel,” Moderator, ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Online CLE (May 2016)
“Introduction to Knowledge Strategy,” Speaker, ABA Law Practice Division Webinar ( March 2016)
“Dodd-Frank Update: New Mortgage Rules, the Future of Securitization and More,” Moderator, ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law On-line CLE (April 2013)
“The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Regulatory/Mortgage Update,” Presenter, ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Annual Spring Symposium, New York City (May 2012)
“The Importance of Liability Waivers in Commercial Loan Workouts,” Author, Arizona Banker (November/ December 2011)
“What Every RPTE Lawyer Should Know about Dodd Frank,” Presenter, ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Annual Spring Symposium, Washington D.C. (April 2011)