Mr. Atta received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and his law degree from the Marquette University Law School. He is a naturalized American of Palestinian origin, born near Jerusalem, and is active in Islamic issues. President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, the largest Muslim organization in Wisconsin, Mr. Atta is a Board Member of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. In 2002 the Wisconsin chapter of the ACLU recognized him with its ?Civil Libertarian of the Year? award. He is an adjunct faculty member at Cardinal Stritch University where he teaches a course on the religious culture of Islam and has taught a similar offering for UW Extension. Mr. Atta speaks often to business and interfaith groups and is a frequent guest on radio and television programs.