“Helping people who just want an opportunity to put themselves in a position to succeed not just today, but forever, is the only way to create lasting change.”

From his work experience in contentious litigation having been an attorney for over 25 years, Michael says, “the skill that I have developed the most is listening. Listening to what people say they want; listening to what is important to them; listening to understand what they believe they can achieve. And then putting together a plan to achieve their goals, even in the face of adversity, without trying to substitute my goals for theirs." Beyond his dedication to his profession, he made the decision to have two kids on his own recently and is learning every day how to keep them happy and entertained. Being a new father, Michael wants to set a positive example for his kids of what it means to be a good global citizen.