David L. Grobart
David L. Grobart brings over 35 years of expertise in retail real estate development, acquisitions, leasing, construction lending, commercial transactions, and corporate law. David's tenure as Senior Counsel at Walgreens was marked by his exceptional contributions to the company's national real estate and retail store expansion programs, as well as its distribution center development. During this time, he honed his ability to close deals swiftly while ensuring favorable outcomes. His extensive experience includes all aspects of land use and zoning, from conducting hearings to securing necessary government permits and development approvals.
David's unparalleled industry knowledge positions him as a strategic advisor for future growth and development. In addition to his work at Walgreens, David brings a wealth of experience from his private practice as Managing Partner of several commercial real estate practices both nationally and in Puerto Rico. His firm continues to represent a diverse client base, including entrepreneurial developers, syndicated investment groups, national real estate firms, governmental entities, and rapidly expanding retailers.
David has also shared his insights as a contributing author of the Lease Negotiation Handbook and as a lecturer for esteemed organizations such as the International Council of Shopping Centers, Attorneys and Executives in Corporate Real Estate, DePaul University Real Estate Law Center, and Lorman Educational Services. His presentations have covered shopping center law, commercial real estate development, land use and zoning, and office and retail leasing. David holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, where he graduated with distinction and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, where he contributed to and was published in the Loyola University of Chicago Law Review.
He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Association of Executives in Corporate Real Estate, the Chicago Area Real Estate Investment Association, and the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Board of Jewish Education and is actively involved in various civic, charitable, and community organizations.
