Donnie M. King is called upon by general counsel and corporate leaders to handle their most critical matters. With a national practice in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, he brings proven experience in disputes where the outcome defines both business and reputational stakes.

Recognized for blending courtroom advocacy with business acumen and sound judgment, Donnie is often engaged well before litigation is filed. Clients rely on him at the earliest inflection points — when strategy and discretion matter as much as advocacy. Known for discerning when to fight and when to resolve matters strategically, he serves not only as an advocate but also as a confidant to senior leadership. When it is needed, Donnie draws on his experience as a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, having led complex jury and bench trials in federal and state courts nationwide.

His practice includes securities litigation, private equity disputes, business torts, civil theft claims, class actions, and catastrophic personal injury suits. He has represented clients across many of the world’s largest industries, including automotive and transportation, consumer goods, energy (oil, gas, renewables, and utilities), financial services, healthcare, insurance, media and entertainment, and technology. His work in these sectors has spanned disputes with high-stakes consequences, reinforcing his role as a trusted advocate in matters that shape the direction of leading companies.

Leading publications have recognized his work in complex litigation, and he is a frequent author and speaker on strategy and emerging legal issues. His reputation rests on judgment, discretion, and results in disputes that determine the direction of companies and protect what matters most to their leadership.

A former fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and past chair of Akerman’s Black Internal Bridge Network, Donnie also reflects a commitment to leadership and excellence within the profession.