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Michael Kliegman
Michael Kliegman: Tax Expert and Secret Journalist
Michael Kliegman’s life has been shaped by curiosity, debate, and a lifelong love of writing. Raised in Roslyn, Long Island, he moved through school with a mix of academic focus and eclectic interests—starting the Russian Club, working backstage in theater, and keeping company with the “nerdy kids.” He graduated from Roslyn High in 1972 and then completed his degree in Sociology with a minor in English Literature in three years at the University of Pennsylvania. He later regretted the rush, wishing he’d taken an extra year to enjoy the experience.
Though he flirted with journalism, the family refrain of “you ought to be a lawyer” stuck, and at 20 he headed to Boston University Law School. After earning his JD, he joined a small Washington, D.C., firm handling everything from personal injury cases to pro bono criminal defense. Evening classes at Georgetown unexpectedly sparked a passion for tax law, leading to an LLM and a career pivot he never anticipated.
D.C. also brought him something more lasting—a chance meeting with Sally, an art historian and dancer. They married eight months later and eventually settled in Westport in 1988, where they raised two sons.
Michael spent five years at the IRS before moving into the booming M&A world, ultimately becoming a PwC partner. His career was rich with complex deals and close friendships, but his favorite paycheck was the $35.00 he earned for each commuter column he wrote for the Connecticut Post.
Now semi-retired, he teaches, practices karate, travels with Sally, and enjoys life with his dogs. After some friendly nudging, he joined the Y’s Men—where his inner journalist may yet reappear.
Thank You:
We thank these Y’s Men who have referred new members in the new fiscal year:
Nabil Atweh
Jonathan Horowitz
Dick Kalt
Harvey Luft
Jim Marpe
John Brandt
Sam Mink
Paul Liistrol
Art Levy
Maury Wind
Eugene Shapiro
Evan Mondshine
Stanley Witkow
Doug Weber
Scott Broder
Ray Spring
Allan Siegert
Paco Sabin
Membership Recruitment:
Continued membership growth is crucial for the club’s long-term health and financial stability. Do you have a friend who’d be a good fit? Share the membership application link (click here) with them.
Best to you all,
Harvey
Harvey Luft
Membership Chairman
Y’s Men of Westport/Weston
32 Hidden Meadow Rd.
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 246-6888
Harveyluft@gmail.com
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