He obtained his PhD from the NYU Stern School of Business, and his Masters and Undergraduate degrees from Columbia University. Professor Fich is involved in empirical research in corporate finance, particularly on how the decisions, composition, and compensation of the board of directors affect the value of the firm. He has published papers in prestigious academic journals such as the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics and the Journal of Business. In addition, Professor Fich has being quoted in the business sections of The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and USA Today. Professor Fich has written business opinion briefs for CNBC.com.