MICHAEL DAVID WILLIAMS focuses his practice in three primary areas: representing financial institutions in construction lending and equity investment, including low-income housing tax credit investment, for affordable multifamily housing and economic development projects; representing clients in connection with sports real estate transactions, including the development and renovation of stadiums and arenas; and representing private equity clients in connection with real estate financing transactions.
Prior to joining Sidley, Mike practiced at another major law firm, where he represented a global investment bank in several real estate merchant banking investments in joint ventures.
While attending New York University School of Law, Mike was a managing editor for the New York University Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, a Lawrence Lederman Fellow in Law and Economics, and a Tax Law Review Scholar.
Mike is an active participant in the firm’s pro bono program, having represented non-profits in connection with seeking 501(c) status, veterans in connection with their disability claims, and non-profits in connection with their office lease negotiations. He is also involved in the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund’s Name Change Project. Mike was named to the Volunteers of Legal Service Pro Bono Dean’s List in 2021 for assisting small business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.