Mr. Rothenberg is Chairman of 1st Century Bank, an independent bank he founded on the west side of Los Angeles serving, professionals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and high net worth individuals. He also is Chairman of Premier Partnerships, a company that maximizes revenues for professional, collegiate and municipal arenas, stadiums, theaters, buildings and other properties through the sale of naming rights and sponsorships.

In his legal career he was managing partner in Manatt, Phelps, Rothenberg & Phillips and a partner in Latham & Watkins before he retired in 2000. He was President of the State Bar of California and a member of the Board of the Century City and Beverly Hills Bar associations. He currently acts as an Arbitrator in major business disputes.

In the corporate world he has served on the Board of several banks and Zenith National (NYSE), Arden Realty (NYSE) and CPK, (NASDQ).

In the sport world he was Commissioner of Soccer in the 1984 Olympics, President of the United States Soccer Federation, Chairman and CEO of the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Chairman of the FIFA 1999 Women’s’ World Cup in the United States, Founder of Major League Soccer and the United States Soccer Foundation. He has also served as counsel for and executive with the NBA and several teams including the L.A. Lakers, L.A. Kings and L.A. Clippers.

In community activities, among others he has served as Chairman of the Constitutional Rights Foundation, The Fraternity of Friends of the Music Center, Los Angeles Sports Council, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and Los Angeles World Airways (LAX).