Frank Ruttenberg

• A member of the citizen laison for the redevelopment of the Alamo complex and its surrounding plaza

Professional Experience

Specialized in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing for landlords and tenants across retail, office, and industrial sectors.

Managed real estate portfolio operations, focusing on student housing projects, theaters, and family entertainment facilities.

Negotiated complex easement agreements to facilitate property use and access rights.

Handled purchase, sale, and lease of groundwater and surface water rights involving diversion and transportation facilities.

• Developed surface use agreements and various contracts related to water supply initiatives.
• Prepared documentation for business entities such as limited partnerships, LLCs, general partnerships, and corporations.
• Drafted intra-owner agreements for commercial entities addressing ownership structures and responsibilities.
• Provided representation for family offices in business separations during marital dissolutions.

Founded Zoo Conservation Awards to recognize significant contributions to wildlife preservation.
Collaborated with stakeholders and guided board discussions.
Led Zoo through COVID-19 challenges alongside President through strategic collaboration.
Serve as outside general counsel, ensuring compliance with legal standards.

• Facilitated board meetings to discuss policy
• Advocated for legislative reforms impacting the legal profession in Texas.

• Founding Board Member,
• Led strategic initiatives to save two historic theaters.
• Developed policies supporting foundation's vision and mplemented a board-level strategy to ensure the organization's long-term success.
• Founded the Joci Awards, the largest scholoraship program for the performing arts highschool students in the US.