Background
Fortgang, Chaim Jacob was born on July 6, 1947 in Benzheim, Frankfort, Federal Republic Germany. Son of Pinkas and Paula Fortgang. came to the United States, 1947.
Fortgang, Chaim Jacob was born on July 6, 1947 in Benzheim, Frankfort, Federal Republic Germany. Son of Pinkas and Paula Fortgang. came to the United States, 1947.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Brooklyn College, 1968; Master of Laws, New York University, 1971.
From associate to partner, Wachtell, Lipton. Rosen & Katz, New York City, since 1971. Adjunct associate professor New York University School Law, since 1984.
Board of directors, vice president Shulamith School for Girls, Brooklyn, National Jewish Commission Law and Public Affairs, New York City. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, National Bankruptcy Conference, Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Fay Rosalyn Roiter, November 16, 1969. Children: Leyla, Shabtai, Chani, Gitti.