Background
Collyer, Michael was born on February 5, 1942 in New York City. Son of Clayton Johnson and Heloise (Green) Collyer.
Collyer, Michael was born on February 5, 1942 in New York City. Son of Clayton Johnson and Heloise (Green) Collyer.
Stepdaughter Shelley Malia. Bachelor, Williams College, 1963. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1966.
Bar: New York 1966, Association, Becker & London, New York City, 1966-1970. Partner Kay Collyer & Boose and predecessors, New York City, 1970. Legal adviser National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York City, 1978, trustee, 1982, national officer, 1982, chairman, 1990.
Instructor business lawColumbia U., New York City, 1966-1969. Speaker convention Practicing Law Institute, 1977, member chapter motion pictures and television under new copyright statute, 1978. Trustee George Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Active New York City Mayor's Advisory Council Film and Broadcasting, 1993. With United States Army, 1966-1971.Mem. Association of Bar of City of New York (committee Entertainment Law 1992), New York Bar Association (author television section entertainment law 1995), International Radio and television Society, International Council National Academy Arts and Sciences (board directors), New York Yacht Club.
Member: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Entertainment Law Committee).
Married Karen Machon, November 4, 1963 (divorced July 1979). Children: Sophie Marie.