Bio

David Schwartz is a partner in the firm’s Business and Finance Practice Groups. As a member of the firm’s Corporate Group, Dave represents businesses in a variety of business and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business start-ups and financing transactions. In addition, as part of the firm’s Corporate Group, he serves as “outside” general counsel to several start-up and middle market businesses, advising them on a variety of legal and business matters. As a member of the firm’s Securities Group, Dave represents family offices, hedge fund managers, private equity sponsors and other investment advisers on a variety of matters, including fund formation, the preparation of offering materials and investment management agreements. He also advises the firm’s advisory clients on state and federal laws and regulations applicable to funds and fund managers. In addition, as part of the firm’s Securities Group, he counsels the firm’s business clients in connection with private security offerings. In regards to his life outside of work, Dave contributes to a number of charitable organizations. Most notably, he serves on the Board of Directors of Beds Plus, an organization that provides shelter, food, professional counseling and job training for homeless individuals and families, and those at risk of homelessness. Dave also serves as a member of the La Grange Plan Commission. He most enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, attending soccer, baseball, basketball and football games, theatrical productions and dance competitions, and simply relaxing by the pool. As time permits, one can also find Dave playing drums with his band at various venues in the western suburbs.