Michael L. Faltischek

A founding partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C, he has played a key role in the success and growth of the firm since graduating from law school at the top of his class. He served as managing partner from 1982 until 2006, leading the firm from its roots as a small local firm to its current prominence as a major regional firm with more than 60 professionals and 130 staff members. Michael has frequently been recognized as one of the leading members of the legal profession by Long Island Business News in its annual Who’s Who in Law, was a recipient of its Leadership in Law Award, was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 LIBN CEO Awards dinner, and in 2017, he was recognized as a King of Long Island by the Star Network.

In 2007, he helped found the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook University. He served as General Counsel to the New York Smart Grid Consortium from its inception, an association in which utilities and allied industry leaders addressed the needs of energy distribution. He has served on the Advisory Board of The Institute for Energy Law, an international organization comprised of the world’s leading energy companies and attorneys.

A long-time leader in community activities, Michael served on the Board of Directors of the Long Island Association, the region’s largest business and civic group, from 2001 until 2022. He served as Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Chairman of its Audit Committee.