Butzel Attorney Javon David Named to Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2026 Class of ‘40 Under 40’

TROY, Mich. –  Butzel attorney and shareholder Javon R. David has been named to the Crain’s Detroit Business 2026 Class of “40 Under 40.” For more than three decades, Crain’s Detroit Business has highlighted CEOs, founders, innovators, community champions and others younger than 40 who are making significant impacts. Honorees will be recognized on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Cosm in Detroit.

Earlier this year, David was named to Crain’s Notable Women in Law. She is a member of Butzel’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, one of the firm’s largest practice areas. She concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial litigation, media and entertainment law, and product liability matters. She has extensive litigation experience, successfully handling matters from the onset of suit through trial.

As part of her commercial litigation practice, David represents business entities in an array of legal issues, including contract disputes, shareholder oppression claims, non-competition and trade secret disputes, real estate, and automotive supplier disputes.

In addition, David defends media clients in defamation actions and First Amendment cases. She serves as Deputy General Counsel for the Michigan Press Association (MPA), providing clients with prepublication review and newsgathering advice on sunshine and open-government issues. She advises on clearance projects and performs advertising reviews as well. 

She also defends clients in product liability actions and quality disputes, including toxic tort class actions and automotive liability disputes. She previously served on the Board of Governors of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association's Emerging Leadership Council. 

Notably, David is a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Association (MDTC) after serving as its Trial Practice Co-Chairperson.

David serves on the Business Court and Counsel Committee for the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA). She also serves on the litigation, insurance, and advertising/commercial speech committees for the Media Law Resource Center (MLRC). David is a member of Leadership Oakland as well.