Background
Schaffer, Seth Andrew was born on January 7, 1942 in Brooklyn.
Schaffer, Seth Andrew was born on January 7, 1942 in Brooklyn.
Bachelor in Economics magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1963; Bachelor of Laws cum laude, Harvard University, 1967; postgraduate, Cambridge (England) University, 1964.
Teacher mathematics and economics, York (Pennsylvania) Country Day School, 1967-1968; associate director, Vera Institute Justice, 1969-1972; assistant United State Attorneys, United States District Court (southern district) New York, 1972-1975; chief counsel, Moreland Act Commision on Nursing Homes, New York City, 1975-1976; of counsel, Stanley S. Arkin, Professional Corporation, Attorneys at Law, 1976-1977; vice president, general counsel, secretary of university, New York University, New York City, 1977-1993; senior vice president, general counsel, secretary, New York University, New York City, since 1993. President National Association College and University Atttorneys, trustee Hospital for Joint Diseases.
Director Not for Profit Coordinating Committee New York, National Center Philanthropy and the Law, New York City. Member National Association College and University Attorneys (immediate past president), Association Bar City New York, Phi Beta Kappa.
M. Karen (Kiki) Cohn, December, 1968. Children: Amanda, Julia, James.