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David Abelman is a Lecturer at the School of Law, where he teaches Effective In-House Legal Counsel, a course designed for internationally-trained LLM students. His instruction focuses on the practical roles, responsibilities, and ethical challenges of in-house legal practice, drawing from his 35+ years of senior legal and operational leadership.
His research and professional interests center on healthcare law, legal compliance, corporate governance, and in-house legal operations. With a strong background in both public prosecution and private-sector legal leadership, he emphasizes practical skill development, client counseling, and the strategic value of legal departments within organizations.
David Abelman has held significant leadership roles including Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at DentaQuest and Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Tufts Health Plan. He also served as President and Executive Director of the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. His earlier career included work as an Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting healthcare fraud and as Senior Legal Counsel at Fidelity Investments.
He is actively involved in legal and healthcare industry organizations such as the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, the Marino Center for Integrative Health, and the Boston Bar Association’s Health Law Section and Health Law CLE Committee.
Education:
- JD, University of Chicago Law School (with honors)
- BA in Economics, summa cum laude, Brandeis University
David Abelman brings real-world legal leadership experience into the classroom, mentoring future legal professionals in the nuances of corporate legal practice. Though no formal advisees are listed, his teaching directly impacts LLM students preparing for U.S. legal careers. He is currently scheduled to teach in Spring 2026, confirming his active status.
