2026 New York City Alumni Luncheon and Jaeckle Award Presentation

David E. Franasiak is a principal at Williams & Jensen PLLC and a member of the firm’s executive committee, where he oversees financial management and serves as a trustee of the firm’s pension plans. Since joining Williams & Jensen in1992, David has been a trusted advisor to leading companies, trade associations, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations navigating some of the most complex policy and regulatory challenges in Washington.

With decades of experience at the intersection of tax, securities, financial services, and commercial real estate policy, David is known for his strategic counsel and ability to deliver results on Capitol Hill. His work spans a wide range of issues—from data access and antitrust to financial services and natural resources. He is sought after for his deep knowledge of legislative and administrative processes and his pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Before joining Williams & Jensen, David served as a principal in the Office of the Chairman at Ernst & Young, where he advised on tax, securities, and financial institution matters. He has held senior roles in government and industry, including director of tax at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and he has handled tax, finance, venture, environmental, and energy issues for British Petroleum. Earlier in his career, he was staff director of the Tax Oversight Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee and worked on the legislative staff of city and county legislatures in New York.

A recognized voice on emerging financial and regulatory topics, David helped develop and launch the law school’s New York City Program in Finance and Law (now the New York City Program in Business and Law). He has taught in the program for the past two decades. His recent courses have explored securitization, cryptocurrency, and commercial real estate.

In 2017, his service and leadership was recognized by the UB Law Alumni Association with a Distinguished Alumni Award for business.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
11:30 a.m. - Cocktail Reception
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Ceremony
The Union League Club
38 E 37th St (at Park Ave)
New York, NY 10016 [View Map]