Laurie S. Rothenberg

About Laurie S. Rothenberg

I am an enterprise strategy leader who leverages real estate and workplace strategy to solve complex, multi-stakeholder challenges, advancing business performance, human experience, and long-term value.My experience spans the full real estate life cycle, shaped by more than 30M square feet and $5B in transaction value across six continents. I handle portfolio strategy, growth and contraction decisions, M&A integration, and transformative transactions with both mature and high-growth companies, aligning physical footprints with business priorities, culture, and talent strategy.What distinguishes me is my holistic approach, looking beyond basic execution to consider the business drivers, stakeholder trade-offs, and strategic context that lead to more effective, lasting decisions. I see how the real estate function works as a system - where synergies and gaps exist and how decisions play out. I’m energized by the impact of real estate on operations, engagement, and the broader community.Known for connecting vision and execution, I am brought in when nuance matters, such as high impact decisions where there isn\'t clear consensus. I bring a systems-thinking approach to complex, matrixed organizations, building alignment through relationships and balancing financial discipline, operational excellence, and reputational integrity.As Chair of CoreNet NYC\'s Sustainability Committee, I view environmental and social sustainability strategy as a business opportunity that enhances efficiency, resilience, and engagement.CORE STRENGTHSCross-functional collaboration | Structuring enterprise partnerships | Synthesis across silos | Navigation through ambiguity and changePROJECTS • New York HQ Transformation (2M Sq Ft Sale-Leaseback & 800K Sq Ft Lease)• 200K Sq Ft Life Sciences Campus• Regional commercial hubs in the U.S, EMEA & LATAM• Gates Foundation & CIFF global public health collaborationVOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP• Chair, CoreNet New York Chapter Sustainability Committee• Former Advisor to IWBI Sustainable Finance, Investing For Health, & Community Concept Advisories• Former Vice President, Cooperative (Coop) BoardGLOBAL EXPERIENCEAustralia | Canada | USA | Mexico | South Africa | Argentina | India | Singapore | Spain | UK

Experience

1. Lead Counsel, Global Real Estate & Workplace Strategy

   Pfizer

   May 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead strategic counsel for Pfizer\'s global real estate and workplace function, advising on portfolio strategy, capital allocation, M&A integration, and large-scale enterprise change across 300+ office, lab and manufacturing properties in 90+ countries and six continents. Direct and negotiate complex, multi-stakeholder transactions (to date, more than $5B in value), aligning physical infrastructure with business priorities, talent strategy, and long-term organizational performance.

Education

• Cornell University

  B.S., Natural Resources

• University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

  J.D., Law

Skills

• Legal Writing
• Procurement
• Sustainability
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Leed Ap O+M
• Legal Advice
• Drafting Agreements
• Leed
• Corporate Law
• Negotiation
• Legal Research
• Due Diligence
• Strategy
• Management
• Sustainable Business
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Licensing
• Real Estate