David R. Mellon

David Mellon

Senior University Counsel – University of Alabama System Office of Counsel
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Professional Overview

David Mellon serves as Senior University Counsel within the University of Alabama System, where he represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), including both campus and hospital operations, in complex civil litigation.

His practice spans state and federal courts, with a focus on employment law, civil rights, institutional disputes, and regulatory compliance. With decades of litigation experience, Mr. Mellon brings a defense-informed, strategic perspective to dispute resolution, particularly in matters involving large organizations and high-stakes legal exposure.

In addition to his litigation role, Mr. Mellon is an approved neutral on the ADR Panel of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, qualifying him to serve as a mediator in federal court matters. His experience allows parties to evaluate not only the legal merits of their claims, but the broader institutional, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with continued litigation.
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Mediation & ADR Experience
- Approved Neutral – U.S. District Court ADR Panel (Northern District of Alabama)
- Mediator eligible for federal court-referred matters

Extensive experience resolving disputes involving:
- Employment and civil rights claims
- Institutional and organizational conflicts
- Regulatory and compliance-driven disputes
- Healthcare and hospital-related litigation
Experience across:
- State courts
- Federal courts
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Mediation Perspective

Mr. Mellon brings a federal court-recognized neutral perspective combined with extensive institutional defense experience.

His approach is particularly effective in cases involving complex statutory frameworks and institutional dynamics. He is well-positioned to:
- Evaluate legal, regulatory, and operational risk
- Navigate multi-claim and multi-party disputes
- Manage sensitive matters involving employment, healthcare, and civil rights
- His mediation style emphasizes:
- Practical resolution
- Risk awareness
- Informed, reality-based decision-making
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Distinguishing Factors

Mr. Mellon’s combination of:
- Federal court ADR panel designation
- Institutional and healthcare litigation experience
- Deep statutory and regulatory knowledge
positions him as a highly effective neutral for disputes requiring structured legal analysis, risk evaluation, and institution-level resolution strategy.