David J. Mahoney
About Dave
Dave advises private business owners and HR professionals on navigating the legal complexities of the employer-employee relationship. Recognizing that a company’s workforce can be its greatest asset or its greatest liability, He helps both union and non-union businesses build a positive work culture and comply with changing laws through proactive policies and procedures.
Clients turn to Dave as a trusted advisor when facing critical workplace decisions. He provides practical, day-to-day guidance and quickly addresses volatile issues as they arise. When disputes escalate, Dave leverages more than 20 years of courtroom experience to advocate for clients in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in employment arbitrations.
Areas of Focus
Services:
Experience
- Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement for a security company in defense of unpaid wage class action.
- Negotiated three consecutive collective bargaining agreements with IBEW without incurring a work stoppage.
- Conducted internal investigation of hostile work environment claims on behalf of hospital client and guided client on a course of action that prevented litigation.
- Negotiated a favorable settlement for an Italian restaurant, resolving a multi-employee New York State Department of Labor wage and hour audit.
- Represented the defendant maintenance company against numerous discrimination claims brought before the New York State Division of Human Rights, obtaining findings of no probable cause and dismissal after a public hearing.
Credentials
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, JD, cum laude
- Siena College, BA, cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New York
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Interview, "Episode 10 | Signed, Subbed... and Sued? Featuring David Mahoney, Esq. of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP," Marcor Studios Podcast, August 8, 2025
- "Wage and Hour Issues in the Building Industry," Young Professionals Section of the Long Island Builders Institute, June 2024
Interests
Did you know...
Born and raised in Vermont, Dave now lives on Long Island with his wife and two children. Dave used to play soccer, basketball, and baseball. He has run ten half marathons and the 2010 New York City Marathon. These days, he’s just a mediocre golfer. Dave enjoys spending time at the beach and is overly invested in the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Islanders, and Arsenal Football Club.
Community/Civic Activities
- Oceanside United Soccer Club, Director of Travel Soccer
- New York Hota Bavarians Soccer Club, Member
- CYO Basketball Coach for St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church in Oceanside, New York
- A Long Island-based high school’s mock trial team, Volunteer Advisor
- Knights of Columbus, Father Joseph O’Connell Council #3481, Member
- United States Soccer Federation, Licensed Referee
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Interview, "Episode 10 | Signed, Subbed... and Sued? Featuring David Mahoney, Esq. of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP," Marcor Studios Podcast, August 8, 2025
- "Wage and Hour Issues in the Building Industry," Young Professionals Section of the Long Island Builders Institute, June 2024
