Matthew Friedman is based in San Francisco and has 19 years of experience in the real estate industry. He focuses on West Coast acquisitions and asset management across property sectors. Prior to joining Rockwood in 2009, Friedman was an associate at Eastdil Secured, a real estate investment bank, focusing on institutional investment sales with a primary focus on office, residential and retail properties. Prior to Eastdil Secured, Friedman was a consultant at Bates White, an economic/litigation consulting firm. Friedman received a Bachelor of Science in Economics, summa cum laude, from Duke University. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.