Spencer David McAllister

Prior Experience

Before joining Faegre Drinker, Spencer worked as a litigation associate at an Am Law 50 firm, representing clients across the technology, energy, manufacturing and luxury retail sectors in U.S. District Courts and in Delaware and California state courts. His experience spans securities litigation, regulatory and employment disputes, as well as government and internal investigations. He has drafted dispositive motions, discovery materials and correspondence; managed large-scale document reviews and productions; and prepared deposition materials and investigative reports. Spencer also gained legal and policy experience through internships with the general counsel of a national security services company, where he drafted contracts, conducted multijurisdictional legal research, and wrote on topics such as tort liability and arbitration.

Before attending law school, Spencer worked with a reproductive rights advocacy organization, coordinating public health initiatives and engaging in legislative outreach. His academic background includes award-winning research on historical legal treatment of gender nonconformity, for which he received recognition in women’s and gender history.

Personal Interests

Outside of the office, Spencer enjoys hiking, attending museums and reading historical nonfiction.