David B. Hoppe

Practice areas

Business/Corporate, Entertainment & Sports, International, Technology Transactions, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions

Focus areas

Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Copyrights, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Intellectual Property Law, Limited Liability Companies, Partnership, Science and Technology Law, Sub-chapter S Corporations

David B. Hoppe serves as the managing partner at Gamma Law, situated in San Francisco, California. His practice spans diverse domains such as corporate law, entertainment law, intellectual property, international transactions, investment and securities, mergers and acquisitions, as well as startups. He extends his representation to clients across the San Francisco Bay Area.

With a legal career of more than 25 years, Mr. Hoppe has practiced law in numerous cities, both nationally and internationally. His clientele encompasses individuals, small enterprises, as well as major media and technology corporations. Notably, his legal expertise is concentrated in blockchain technology, entertainment, esports, and video games. He is an author of legal articles and a speaker at various events, including the Japan Online Game Association. His licenses to practice law are held in California and New York.

Having resided and operated professionally in Japan for an extended period, Mr. Hoppe is affiliated with the Japan Society of Northern California, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association, and the International Bar Association. He is proficient in speaking and writing Japanese, frequently journeying to Japan for speaking engagements and client meetings. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Blockchain Game Alliance, the Video Game Bar Association, and the VR/AR Association.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Hoppe obtained his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Throughout his legal journey, he has undertaken various roles, including serving as a North American general counsel for a Japanese video game publisher, an in-house international counsel for a Silicon Valley-based internet portal, and a senior associate at an international law firm headquartered in New York.