Ira J. Lipton is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Skidmore College and Brooklyn Law School, 1980. Since 1994, he has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. Author: The Effects of Westinghouse on Construction Industry Suits, New York Law Journal, p. 1, col. 1, December 10, 1993. Co-Author: The Dependable Bank v. Aldrich: Case File (National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2004). Assistant Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department (1986-1992), Assistant Chief (1989-1992); Assistant General Counsel, New York City Transit Authority, 1992-1997; Senior Counsel/Litigation, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (1997-2001). Member: Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Committee on Construction Law. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Employment Litigation