Spencer L. Schneider is an attorney who specializes in corporate litigation in New York. A native of Brooklyn, he received his BA in Philosophy from Washington University in 1982, and his JD from Cardozo School of Law in 1985 where he was Articles Editor of the Arts and Entertainment Law Journal. He has published law journal articles as well as essays in East Magazine. Mr. Schneider is an open water marathon swimmer and ice water swimmer. He works as an ocean lifeguard, operates a lifeguard training academy, and co-founded a water rescue group. He lives in New York and East Hampton and has one son and one dog. His book about his 23 years in an ultra secret Manhattan cult for NYC's elite is complete and coming out soon.