Matthew Simmons

Matthew Simmons is an accomplished legal professional serving as the General Counsel for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority since July 2015, overseeing the Legal and Procurement Department and managing transactional matters related to real estate, construction, and public finance. Prior to this role, Matthew held the position of Assistant General Counsel at the Authority, ensuring compliance with legislation and procurement activities. Matthew's prior experience includes serving as an Associate at Mayer Brown, where representation involved municipal bond issuances and asset-backed securities, and working as an Attorney Extern for the City of Chicago, drafting legislation and providing legal counsel. Matthew began their legal career as a Law Student Intern at City Life/Vida Urbana, focusing on tenant rights during foreclosure, and as a Mayoral Fellow at the City of Chicago. Matthew holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.