Michael Rudnick
About Michael Rudnick
Michael Rudnick is the Senior Vice President of Investments at Brookfield Asset Management, with over a decade of experience in the legal and investment sectors.
Senior Vice President, Investments at Brookfield Asset Management
Michael Rudnick serves as the Senior Vice President, Investments at Brookfield Asset Management. He joined Brookfield in January 2019 and leverages his extensive background in both legal and investment sectors. His role entails managing investment strategies and overseeing portfolio development.
Former Vice President and Counsel at H/2 Capital Partners
From 2017 to 2019, Michael Rudnick worked at H/2 Capital Partners as Vice President and Counsel. During his tenure, he focused on special situations investments, which sharpened his expertise in dealing with unique and complex financial scenarios. This position marked a key transition from his prior legal-centric roles to a concentrated investment focus.
Legal Experience at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Michael Rudnick accumulated seven years of legal experience at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where he began his career in restructuring. Initially joining the firm as a Summer Associate in 2009, he returned to serve as an Associate in Restructuring from 2010 to 2017. His work primarily involved legal restructuring processes, advising companies in financial distress.
Judicial Internship with Honorable Cecelia G. Morris
In 2008, Michael Rudnick gained judicial experience as an intern under Honorable Cecelia G. Morris, Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York. This role provided him with insights into the judicial aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, further broadening his expertise in legal restructuring.
Education: Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law
Michael Rudnick earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His legal education laid the foundation for his initial career in restructuring and corporate law.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Emory University
Michael Rudnick holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Emory University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His undergraduate background in economics provided an early understanding of financial systems, complementing his later legal and investment roles.