David Prouty

David M. Prouty is an American attorney currently serving as a member of the National Labor Relations Board since August 2021.

Early life and education Prouty graduated from Walter Johnson High School in 1976. He received his AB (magna cum laude) from Bowdoin College in 1980 and received his JD (cum laude) from Harvard Law School in 1986.

Career Prouty worked as a researcher and organizer for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) from 1980 to 1983. Hearings were held before the Senate HELP Committee on July 15, 2021. The committee favorably reported his nomination to the Senate floor on July 21, 2021. Prouty was confirmed by the entire Senate on July 28, 2021, by a vote of 53–46.

Prouty began his term on August 28, 2021.