Background
Allen, Michael Lewis was born on December 14, 1937 in New York City. Son of Harry and Frances (Riesman) Allen.
Allen, Michael Lewis was born on December 14, 1937 in New York City. Son of Harry and Frances (Riesman) Allen.
AB, Columbia University, 1959; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1962; Master of Laws in International Law, New York University, 1969.
Associate, Clapp & Eisenberg, Newark, 1962-1964; associate, Hellring, Lindeman & Landau, Newark, 1964-1968; partner, Kirsten, Simon, Friedman, Allen, Cherin & Linken (predecessor firm Simon & Allen), Newark, 1968-1989; partner, Whitman & Ransom, Newark, 1989-1992; partner, Saiber, Schlesinger, Satz & Goldstein, Newark, since 1993.
Trustee National Foundation Ileitis and Colitis, New York City, 1970-1990-, Council for a Liveable World, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1978. Member American Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, American Society International Law, Union International des Avocats, Columbia College Alumni Association (national vice president 1986-1990).
Married Beverly Ackerman, June 26, 1960. Children: Nancy, Richard, Jeffrey.