David Narefsky

David Narefsky has had an active role in high-profile PPP transactions, with particular responsibility for governmental and regulatory aspects. David was recognized as a 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Government Relations Practice in The Best Lawyers in America and has also been referred by Chambers USA as “one of the best public-sector lawyers in Chicago.” He advised the Puerto Rico Public Private Partnerships Authority on the proposed long-term concession and lease of Luis Muñoz Marín Airport in San Juan and the City of Chicago on the proposed long-term concession and lease of Midway Airport.

A 1979 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, he served as Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, where he managed the transactional and commercial legal work of the City, before joining Mayer Brown in 1989. His practice at Mayer Brown has included the representation of Chicago-area governments in the financing of convention center and sport stadium facilities, mass transportation projects and representation in public finance offerings.