Del joined the Institute for Free Speech as a Senior Attorney in April 2021 after over 20 years as a government attorney in the Pacific Northwest.
Del has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trial and appeals. He began his career trying felony criminal cases in state court and has handled diverse civil cases in both state and federal court. He has first-chaired over 60 jury trials. Most recently, he spent over a decade handling civil cases for local government clients, including civil rights and First Amendment cases. Del particularly enjoys oral argument and cross examination. He also has an interest in the intersection of technology and the law.
Del earned his J.D., with Honors, at the University of Chicago Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude, at the University of Washington.
He is licensed to practice law in the State of Washington. He is also admitted to the federal court bars of the Western District of Washington, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court.
In his spare time, Del enjoys trail running and spending time outdoors.
