Mike lives on Long Island with his wife and teen-aged daughter who has autism. Michael A. Buffa co-facilitates the AHA Nassau Evening Support Group. For many years Michael has been teaching at the Hofstra Law School NITA (National Institute of Trial Advocacy) program for law students and practicing attorneys. He is a council member of the Long Island Family Support Advisory Council. He is active in the marriage preparation program at St. Martin of Tours parish in Bethpage, and the Mid Island Y JCC KISS (Kids in Special Services) Center in Plainview.