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Griffith Observatory Foundation

David Rawi

Board Member

David Rawi, senior counsel at Lagerlof, LLP, is a litigation and transaction lawyer with 15 years of experience in the healthcare and business sectors. He represents small to medium healthcare businesses, start ups, physician practices, and providers, advising on corporate structuring, contract negotiations, risk assessment, licensing issues, and business disputes.

David previously served as litigation counsel for Fortune 100 and 200 companies and earned a “Top 100 Verdict” in California in 2021. He serves on the editorial board for the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine and is past editorial board member for the American Health law Association’s Journal of Health Law and Life Sciences. David is a member of several professional associations, he holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and he was recognized as a “Legal Visionary” in 2025 by LA Times studios.

David has always been passionate about science and space. He hopes that Angelenos of all ages will discover their own spark through the Griffith Observatory. David serves on a task force dedicated to extending the Observatory’s reach and increasing science literacy by bringing the ability to observe, ponder, and understand the sky into neighborhoods through foundation-supported mobile initiatives.

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