David Brown

David T. Brown is an accomplished attorney and committed civic leader. Mr. Brown is Chairman of the Chicago-based law firm, Much Shelist, P.C., where he is actively involved in strategic planning and leadership development for the firm. He is an experienced business and transactional attorney who also serves as a valued business advisor to his clients.

Mr. Brown is a Vice Chair of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Board of Trustees and has previously served as National Campaign Chair, Chair of Israel & Overseas, and Chair of the Domestic Policy & Government Affairs Committees.

Mr. Brown is an active Board member of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF). He is a past Chair of its Board of Directors and is a member of its Executive Committee. He has held multiple positions at JUF, including Chair of the Overall Planning and Allocations Committee (OPAC), End of the Year Chair for the 2004 and 2008 campaigns, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, and President of the Young Leadership Division. He is also active in AIPAC and is a regular visitor to Israel. He has run in the Chicago Marathon 11 times on behalf of the American Liver Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and, most recently, on behalf of JUF.

Mr. Brown is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law and the University of Illinois.