Robert T. Lapidus, President and Chief Investment Officer, co-founded L&L Holding Company in June 2000. Mr. Lapidus’ primary areas of expertise include formulating real estate strategy, structuring joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, capital formation and financing. Since its inception, Lapidus has led L&L to distribute over $1.8 billion in profits to its investors. Lapidus has arranged joint venture transactions with some of the most respected names in the industry including Allianz Global Investors, CalSTRS, The Florida State Board of Administration, Carlyle Realty Partners, BentallGreenOak, Tokyu Land US Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Samsung SRA Asset Management Co, State Street Global Advisors, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, UBS Wealth Management, Prudential Real Estate Investors, Morgan Stanley, Fortress Investment Group, Zurich Insurance Group, Investcorp, RREEF, and Blackrock. L&L’s current portfolio consists of approximately 8 million square feet, primarily in Manhattan with a market value in excess of $7 billion.

Mr. Lapidus graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 and received a Juris Doctor degree from Cardozo Law School (New York, New York), Cum Laude, in 1986.

Mr. Lapidus is a member of the Big Apple Metro Division of the Worldwide Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and a member of the board of directors of the Madison Square Park Conservancy. He also served as a member of the Advisory Board to the Lehigh University College of Business and Economics as well as a member of Board of Directors of SparKYouth of New York City. Mr. Lapidus is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors focusing on disadvantaged youth, health and education.