Mara S. Georges

Mara S. Georges is a Chicago government lawyer and managing partner at Georges & Synowiecki Ltd., who focuses on state and local government matters, including zoning, land use, strategic planning, government relations, and economic development. She counsels corporations and individuals appearing before government boards, commissions, agencies, and legislatures. She also advises clients on legislative development, regulatory affairs, business incentives, and public-private partnerships. Her practice draws on extensive experience addressing complex legal and policy issues involving municipal government and development.

Mara earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago, School of Law. She earned her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. She previously served more than twelve years as Chicago’s corporation counsel, the city’s longest-serving lawyer in that position. She oversaw a law department of approximately 300 attorneys and advised city leadership on litigation, contracts, environmental matters, taxation, bonds, real estate transactions, and other municipal legal issues for the city.

Mara brings additional experience from private practice, where she previously worked as a litigation partner and later as a real estate partner. She uses that background to help clients navigate disputes, development matters, regulatory requirements, and government processes. She has also spoken before organizations including the National Association of Women Lawyers, Illinois Municipal League, and Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Her professional work reflects strong municipal and litigation knowledge.

Mara S. Georges has received recognition as an Illinois Super Lawyer, Leading Lawyer, Lawyer of Distinction, and Best Lawyer. She has also earned public service and local government honors from prominent legal organizations. She serves with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and supports legal, civic, and cultural organizations in Chicago. Her experience in government, litigation, real estate, and regulatory matters supports clients facing complex public and private-sector legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Georges & Synowiecki Ltd.
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)