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BIO

David Galbenski, Esq.

David J. Galbenski, Esq. is CEO of Lumen Legal, a leading Royal Oak, Michigan-based provider of direct hire and contingent staffing services for the legal industry. Over the past decade, Galbenski has pioneered domestic outsourcing solutions for corporate clients and law firms, and guided development of one of the industry's most innovative data-base-driven human resources systems.

His insights into offshore outsourcing of legal services are the product of personal experience, highlighted by recent visits to India and Sri Lanka, where he consulted with key government officials and legal services firms.

He has now formed strategic partnerships with key legal services providers in India, and his company is offering turnkey Discovery Services via domestic and offshore resources.

Dave is President Elect of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) with over 6,400 members (120 Chapters) in 40 countries.

David graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan Business School in 1990 and cum laude from Wayne State University Law School in 1993. Prior to founding Lumen Legal, David worked as a commercial litigation attorney in the Detroit law firm of Timmis & Inman.

Recent Awards

  • 2006 Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association President’s Award for extraordinary contributions to the organization
  • 2006 “Treasure of Detroit” recognition from Wayne State University Law School
  • 2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (for Staffing and IT Consulting Services, Central Great Lakes region)
  • Crain's Detroit Business "40 Under 40" award (2003)

Under Dave’s leadership, Lumen Legal (formerly Contract Counsel) has also been recognized as:

  • Three-time recipient of “Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” (2003, 2005 and 2006)
  • Two-time member of the Inc. 500 which honors the 500 fastest-growing, private companies in the United States (2002 and  2003)
  • Four-time recipient of the Future 50 of Greater Detroit award based upon the significant economic impact it has made on the Southeast Michigan region (2000, 2002, 2004 and 2005)
  • One of “50 Companies to Watch in Michigan” based upon its entrepreneurial success (2005)
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