Maria Rodriguez
Vice President and Legal Counsel
As Pennrose’s first Vice President and Legal Counsel, Maria Rodriguez serves as the organization’s in-house corporate counsel, supporting the legal needs of Pennrose and its affiliates during a time of continued expansion and innovation. Maria is responsible for advising executive leadership on legal issues related to real estate development, finance, and operations. Additional responsibilities include managing outside counsel, guiding internal legal processes, and supporting the organization’s strategic objectives through legal insight.
Maria joined Pennrose in 2025 from Blank Rome LLP, where she served in the firm’s Real Estate Group representing a variety of clients in multifaceted real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, and commercial leasing. Her background also includes experience as a relationship manager at Lenovo, where she managed federal and international accounts.
Maria holds a Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and is fluent in Spanish. Rodriguez also serves on the board of Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM).