David W. Bowker

David W. Bowker serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, while concurrently holding the position of Chair of the International Litigation Practice at WilmerHale. His affiliations include leadership roles such as Vice President of the American Society of International Law and Director of Hostage US, alongside memberships in the American Bar Association, International Bar Association, and American Law Institute.

Education:

• J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law (1998)
• M.A.L.D., The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University (1998)
• B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1993)

Research Focus:
Bowker specializes in transnational legal frameworks, with expertise spanning arbitration, human rights, constitutional law, national security, and international business disputes. His work integrates practical litigation experience with academic exploration of civil liberties and dispute-resolution mechanisms.

Publications:
His 2021 co-authored book provides a comprehensive analysis of international judicial procedures, reflecting his deep engagement with cross-border civil and commercial litigation trends.

Professional Leadership:
Bowker contributes to legal policy through roles at the U.S. Department of State (former Attorney-Adviser for Law of Armed Conflict) and National Security Council (counter-terrorism). Current NGO work emphasizes hostage crisis support.