Thru the Lens: Rudin of Brookfield Properties speaks at YM/WREA event

Speaking before a packed audience, Mitchell Rudin, CEO and president of U.S. commercial operations for Brookfield Properties, captivated members and guests of Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association on October 9th sharing anecdotes about the progression of his legal/real estate career up to and including his current responsibilities with Brookfield. Extolling the virtues of several past mentors, including the legendary Ed Gordon and Phil Reiss, the then managing partner of Davis & Gilbert who advised, "Clients are made at lunch, friends are made at dinner." Rudin went on to share his excitement about working on Brookfield's 80 million s/f global portfolio, which includes its 20 million s/f New York City component, with major projects Manhattan West and The World Financial Center. About YM/WREA Established in 1948, with a membership totaling approximately 394, Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association promotes greater understanding and knowledge of the real estate industry among its constituents through its monthly luncheons and wide variety of philanthropic activities including New York Cares, Central Park Clean-Up Day, an Annual Blood Drive, among others, in addition to many social functions.

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