Middlebury College, A.B. , Ecomonics, 1980; University of Denver, J.D., 1984
English and German
Securities Arbitrator - American Arbitration Association, National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Founding Visiting Clinical Instructor, Investor Rights Project, Securities Arbitration Clinic, Albany Law School of Union University, 2004-2005.
Pro Bono Panel Member/Public Officer, New York State Commission on Quality Care for the Mentally Disabled, Surrogate Decision Making Committee, 1986-present.
"The Use of Securities and Exchange Commission Decisions as Precedent in Arbitration Proceedings," Securities Arbitration, 1997, Arbitration Comes of Age, Practicing Law Institute;
"The Use of NASD Notices to Members Bulletins as Precedent in Arbitration Proceedings," Practicing Law Institute, Securities Arbitration, 1998;
"Using NASD Market Reports in Arbitration Proceedings," Practicing Law Institute, Securities Arbitration, 2000.
Albany County and New York State Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association; Admitted in 1986, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 1997, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.