DAVID K. ROBBINS, 54

FIRM: Bingham McCutchen LLP

LAW SCHOOL: New York University, LLM Tax; University of Miami, (J.D.)

SELECTED CLIENTS: Honeywell International, Celanese Corp., Shamrock Holdings Inc., Yucaipa Investment Funds, Mitsui

YEARS IN PRACTICE: 29

Biggest Deal: Representation of APP Pharmaceuticals’ board committee in the nearly $4 billion sale of APP to Fresensius SE.

Most Difficult Deal: Representing Roy E. Disney in the successful withhold-the-vote campaign against Michael Eisner and selected members of the board of Walt Disney Co. Walt Disney Co. threw everything it could at us from beginning to end.

The Secret to Closing a Deal: Understanding and effectively dealing with the issues and objectives motivating the other side while ensuring that your client remains focused on its business objectives.

If I Weren’t an Attorney: I would likely be an environmentalist counting whales in Puget Sound.

My Colleagues Don’t Know: I am an avid cyclist who enjoys 100-mile bike rides through the Santa Monica Mountains on the weekend.