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DAVID Z. CHESNOFF<br />
2024 <strong>Scopus</strong> Award Honoree<br />
“I’ve always appreciated the history of the University and the people who founded it.<br />
They made the University what it is today, a world-class institution that produces fantastic discoveries in the sciences,<br />
medicine, and computers. But I think HU’s work in the humanities is essential, too. In a country that has seen so many successes<br />
in scientific research and innovation, the humanities help to ground Israel in its tradition of democracy, Jewish learning,<br />
and education in general. It’s a very important component of Israel’s success.”<br />
David Z. Chesnoff has been practicing criminal law in <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong>, Nevada for the last 40 years. During that time, he has built<br />
a national practice, representing high profile clients from the business, entertainment and national and international<br />
community. Some of the practice’s clients have included Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Mike Tyson, Bruno Mars, and Suge<br />
Knight, to name a few. He has appeared in federal and state courts in over 30 of the 50 states.<br />
David graduated cum laude from Alfred University in 1976 and went on to graduate from Suffolk University Law School in<br />
1979, where he was recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. He is licensed to practice in Texas and Nevada, and<br />
is active in numerous legal associations including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Nevada Criminal<br />
Lawyers Association, and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. His firm, Chesnoff & Schonfeld, maintains the highest rating<br />
available from Martindale-Hubbell (AV), and the firm is consistently listed as one of the top law firms in the United States.<br />
He has worked as a legal analyst on ABC and he has been featured on other television shows including The Dick Cavett Show,<br />
The Charlie Rose Show, Larry King Show, A&E’s American Justice, Nancy Grace, 48 Hours, Forensic Files and City Confidential.<br />
David is a lifelong supporter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, American Friends of the Hebrew University, and<br />
Chabad of Southern Nevada. He is also a Foundation Board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada and has<br />
sponsored local high school sports, little league, and various volleyball clubs in the <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Valley. He has also supported<br />
Keep Memory Alive, Shade Tree, and Make a Wish Foundations.<br />
David has been married to his wife Diana for nearly 40 years.
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