Mr. Gottlieb received a B.A. from Columbia University in 1979 and received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1982. Michael began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with the New York County DA’s office. Thereafter he was a criminal defense lawyer for over 20 years before transitioning to civil litigation. He has served on and been President of a number of Boards including The Southern Westchester YM/YWHA and Fleetwood Synagogue. He is married to Paula, a psychotherapist in private practice, with two grown children and two grandchildren.