Background
Cook, Michael Lewis was born on March 5, 1944 in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Israel J. and Molly L. Cook.
Cook, Michael Lewis was born on March 5, 1944 in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Israel J. and Molly L. Cook.
AB, Columbia University, 1965; Juris Doctor, New York University, 1968.
Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, New York City, 1970-1975; partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, New York City, 1975-1980; partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, New York City, since 1980; Adjunct Professor law, New York University School Law, since 1975.
Board of directors Goddard Riverside Cmty. Center; board directors, vice-chair LawyersAlliance for New York. Fellow American College Bankruptcy.
Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, Practicing Law Institute (member bankruptcy law advising committee), Columbia College Alumni Association (board directors, vice president), Society of Columbia Graduates (board directors).
Married Roberta Tross, February 25, 1995. Children: Jonathan, Alexander.