CoreNet Global Long Island 2015 Officer Profile: Robert Benrubi 2015

Name: Robert Benrubi, JD, MBA Title: General Counsel and Senior Director Company: AJS Cap Solutions, LLC Location: Garden City, N.Y. Birthplace: Bethesda, MD Education: B.A., Political Science, UCLA, 1984; J.D., Pepperdine School of Law, 1990; M.B.A., Dowling College, 2014 First job outside of real estate: Assistant district attorney, Chemung County, Elmira, N.Y. First job in real estate or allied field: Executive director, City of Glen Cove Community Development Agency What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As general counsel, I ensure corporate compliance and provide general legal counsel for a land use and economic development company. I also provide due diligence and risk analysis for companies that seek to enhance the value of their real estate assets, focusing on public-private partnerships, environmental risk for contaminated property, entitlements for future use, and securing appropriate development partners for corporate and municipal clients. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I enjoy golf and reading. Favorite book or author: Hemingway Favorite movie: Any Clint Eastwood western Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves One word to describe your work environment: Hectic Rules to live by xin business: Be honest and don't compromise your integrity If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Albert Einstein for paella in Seville. What is your DREAM job? I would own my hometown San Diego Chargers!! (Or the Padres!) Robert Benrubi, JD, MBA, CoreNet Global Long Island Chapter Vice President