David Newburger

Commissioner

Office on the Disabled, 
City of St. Louis 

David Newburger is the Commissioner on the Disabled for the City of St. Louis, serving as the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act Lead Coordinator. He advises the Mayor and senior staff on policy matters related to people with disabilities. David is also a retired attorney with extensive experience in various aspects of law, including litigating disabilities rights cases. He has taught law on the regular faculty at Washington University School of Law and part-time for the Saint Louis University School of Law. He holds an A.B. from Oberlin College and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University.

His work has been vital in making the city more livable for all residents. He approaches his role as an educator, increasing public awareness of the disabled population and ensuring that spaces remain accessible for years to come. As a valuable technical advisor, he represents the City of St. Louis in the early planning stages for commercial and civic buildings, including the Arch. David was recently honored by East-West Gateway with the 2025 Gateway Lifetime Public Service Award.