Brian Schneider

In a landmark year for the real estate legal landscape, Brian Schneider has served as a primary architect of stability and policy innovation. As general counsel for Bright MLS and a partner at ArentFox Schiff, Schneider solidified his reputation in 2025 as the leading authority on MLS regulatory strategy. His guidance was instrumental as the industry navigated the aftermath of the NAR settlement; under his counsel, Bright MLS implemented a suite of flexible policies that redefined how brokers and agents manage compensation and transparency. These shifts not only safeguarded Bright’s 100,000-plus subscribers but also established a national model for MLS resilience and compliance.

Schneider’s influence extends far beyond the boardroom, as he frequently hosts media briefings and webinars to distill complex antitrust and data privacy regulations into actionable business strategies. Despite the high-stakes nature of his work, Schneider remains driven by the collaborative spirit of the profession.

As he reflects on his role, Schneider “feels privileged to help executives across this industry think through their most critical strategic challenges, plus I consider many of them friends. What more could I ask for?”