Michael received his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Illinois in 1982 and a Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1987.

Michael has been licensed to practice law in California for over 20 years and practiced law full time as a civil litigator over 10 years. 

Michael received his Laughter Yoga Leader certificate in October 2006 and was trained as a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher in May 2007 by Madan Kataria, M.D., the founder of Laughter Yoga.

As a Laughter Yoga Leader, Michael has led hundreds of laughter classes.  Michael provides free weekly classes to the community in Balboa Park, and, as an adjunct faculty member of the San Diego Community College District at the College Avenue Senior Center and at St. Paul’s Manor in Banker’s Hill. 

Michael has also led and continues to lead laughter classes and presentations in such varied places as Qualcomm, a Law Office, the Lion’s Club, University of San Diego’s University of the Third Age, Yoga Studios, Speed Dating Events, Retreats, Festivals, Health Fairs, Churches, Senior Independent Living Facilities and Convalescent Hospitals.

As a Laughter Yoga Teacher, Michael has trained and certified people to be Laughter Yoga Leaders.  He has trained people from states all over the United States including California, Maryland, Washington D.C., New Jersey, Arizona, Illinois, Hawaii and Florida.  Michael is able to travel anywhere to conduct a class, training or workshop.

Michael has been featured on ABC Channel 10 News, FOX Channel 6's San Diego Living, and Cox Cable Channel 4’s San Diego Insider News Magazine, on Sirius Satellite Radio and on the Spiritual Cinema Circle  Click here to see the videos.

In addition to his work as a Laughter Yoga Professional, Michael also currently practices law part-time as a contract attorney making court and other appearances in San Diego for lawyers from all over California.