Marc Sarnoff
Partner
Miami Connection
As a former commissioner, Sarnoff played a pivotal role in landmark projects including the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Museum Park, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Viacom’s movie studio, boosting Miami's cultural and entertainment landscape. His leadership advanced urban redevelopment in key neighborhoods like Downtown, Brickell, and Coconut Grove, fostering business investment and infrastructure growth. Currently, through FIU trusteeship and legal advocacy, he continues influencing education, transportation, and development in South Florida.
About
Marc D. Sarnoff is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, specializing in land use, government relations, and real estate law with over 30 years of experience, including nearly 100 jury trials. He served nearly a decade as City Commissioner for District 2, representing areas like Downtown, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Omni, and the Upper Eastside, where he chaired the City Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, and Coconut Grove Business Improvement District. Appointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2015 to the Metropolitan Planning Organization and in 2016 to the Florida International University Board of Trustees, where he now serves as Vice Chair and recently joined the Presidential Search Committee. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Sarnoff maintains deep ties to Miami through his ongoing legal practice and public service roles.