We are pleased to announce that the February 2026 luncheon will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 12-2pm at The University Club of New York (1 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019).
February’s luncheon will feature Michael Rudin in conversation with YM/WREA former Chairman and veteran Manhattan office leasing broker, Bill Montana. Together, they will explore navigating today’s office market, capitalizing on evolving business conditions, and how private ownership can sustain an exceptional culture and operating standard for tenants and the broader community.
Speaker: Michael Rudin, Co-CEO of Rudin
Michael Rudin joined Rudin in 2008 and, together with his sister Samantha, represents the fourth generation to work at the family business. Michael focuses on new developments, capital markets, commercial leasing, sustainability and technology. He also helps lead the family’s alternative investing business, Rudin Ventures. Michael serves on the boards of the Rudin Family foundations, as well as The First Tee of Metropolitan New York and the Aspen Art Museum. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design and Planning with an emphasis in Real Estate from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master’s of Science in Sustainable Real Estate Development from New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate.
Moderator: Bill Montana, Veteran Manhattan leasing broker
Invocation: The Invocation will be given by David Berke, Senior Managing Director at Newmark and Former Chairman of YM/WREA (2012)
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Where:
The University Club of New York
1 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
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