About Jerry Ruiz

Jerry Ruiz has a broad and varied practice helping his clients manage their real estate needs. From commercial leasing agreements to purchases and sales to property management arrangements, he has led hundreds of transactions on behalf of his financial institution and corporate clients, first as an in-house lawyer at one of the world’s largest retail banks, then at AlvaradoSmith. To each matter, he brings in-depth knowledge and understanding of the risks for his clients, the legal requirements of the deal, and the business solutions that will allow his clients to best protect their interests and meet their business objectives.

In addition to his real estate practice, Jerry is active in community and economic development initiatives across southern California. Prior to joining AlvaradoSmith, he spent several years leading the Los Angeles-based Community Development team at a global financial institution, and is as such well-positioned to help large banks manage their qualifying investments under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), to assist Community Development Financial Institutions with loans to entities creating jobs with businesses in low and moderate income areas, and to work with private foundations and other groups to make mission-driven investments and loans.

Jerry is active in community and civic organizations. He is the co-founder of the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation, a non-profit arts organization designed to increase public awareness, appreciation, and recognition of the creative talents of people with disabilities.