Graduate of Columbia University (B.A., 1994) and Cardozo Law School (J.D., 1977). A Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been ranked at the highest level of legal ability. “AV Preeminent”, in the Martindale – Hubbell Law Directory. Has been recognised as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer in the area of Family Law. A Director of the Massachusetts Chapter of the AFCC, an interdisciplinary and international association dedicated to the resolution of family conflict, and a Director of Overcoming Barriers, a non-profit organisation created to promote children’s healthy relationships with their parents. Clerked for the Israeli Supreme Court during law school and advised the Israeli Justices on family law issues. Served in the U.S. Navy and through a selective Naval Intelligence programme received a Russian Certificate from the Defense Language Institute in 1989.