Law School: Rutgers University, J.D., 1978 New York University, L.L.M., in Taxation, 1984 Earlier Education: Lehigh University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1974 Lehigh University, M.B.A., 1977 Mr. Brand is also and CPA and has extensive business management experience. Since all business transactions are affected by the tax implication of those transactions, Mr. Brand’s experience and education, are of great use to our clients in helping to structure those transactions to minimize the tax burden.