Home: New York City, NY. Age: Mid-thirties. Birthplace: Baltimore, MD. Profession: Labor and employment attorney. Organization: Ogletree Deakins. Significant other: My wife, Lindsay Fink. Alma mater: University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Go Blue!).
Latest contribution to others: Volunteering with the City Bar Justice Center's Pro Bono Leadership Council. Hobbies: Golf, live music, outdoor activities and spending time with my family. Recent travel or adventure: Hiking to the Villa Jovis in Capri, Italy, once the palace of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Last book read: Where They Ain't: The Fabled Life and Untimely Death of the Original Baltimore Orioles, the Team That Gave Birth to Modern Baseball, by Burt Solomon.
Personality profile: Passionate, determined, hardworking, loyal, confident, adventurous and optimistic. Moral compass: A person's value is measured by how they treat others. How do you define a perfect friendship? Bringing out the best in one another and being your authentic selves without fear of judgment. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Learning from one another while contributing to each other's growth. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Like. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? First responder. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Concert tickets or other experiences. What is at the top of your bucket list? Traveling through Japan while eating sushi across the country.
What was your favorite college course? Nomads: The History and Anthropology of Various Nomadic Peoples. What’s the best advice you received in your career? You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Listen more than you speak. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? One-click online shopping. What is your favorite app? Spotify. I'm constantly listening to music. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Walking through the Ramble in Central Park. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Marrying my wife and best friend, Lindsay.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Helping employers navigate the ever-changing landscape of federal, state and local employment laws.
What change would you like to see in the world? Letting love triumph over hate and recognizing one another's shared humanity. What message do you want to send out into the world? Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the ride or you'll miss the best parts.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfathers, Anthony Perlman and Morris Fink. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Center fielder on the Baltimore Orioles. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Our family photo albums and, if there's time, my wife's favorite pair of shoes. What advice would you give your younger self? You're going to make mistakes, and that's okay. Learning from them is how we grow. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding night.
Personal motto: You get out of life what you put into it. Favorite quote: "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom" (Aristotle).
