Craig Rutenberg

Craig was born in Palo Alto, California and raised in Highland Park, Illinois.  He received a B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Pennsylvania; and a J.D. from UCLA School of Law. At UCLA, Craig was Editor-in-Chief of the UCLA Entertainment Law Review. A partner in the Los Angeles office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Craig’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters primarily involving the health care and real estate industries. 

Craig is affiliated with Wilshire Boulevard Temple where his daughter Sloane attends Brawerman Elementary School.  Craig's son, Jonah, is a student at Milken Community School. Craig is the past chair of the Jewish Federation's Legal Division, and has chaired BJE's Planning & Budget and Investment committees.