Why did you choose Baruch?
My father went to Baruch [“City College Downtown”] and so did my sister. I was planning on studying accounting. I never considered another alternative.
How did Baruch impact your life and career?
Baruch gave me a business background that allowed me to excel in law school and for my entire professional career.
What’s your fondest Baruch memory?
I remember climbing the stairs between classes to make it to the next one on time. I remember riding the elevator with an elevator operator [Anthony “Tony” Ermilio] telling jokes.
Did you have a favorite extracurricular activity?
Yes, I worked when I wasn’t in class.
What was NYC like during your college years?
That’s a real good question. The city was run-down but always had Broadway and the hustle and bustle— the excitement. I was at Baruch from 1970 to 1974, so I caught the tail end of the Vietnam War. There were protest demonstrations on Lexington outside the school; there were even bomb scares. And, there was great rock music.
