Oscar Michelen, Born: Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. Education State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. 1982); New York Law School (J.D. Magna Cum Laude 1985); Research Editor New York Law School Law Review; Admitted to Bar: New York, New Jersey, United States District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and District of New Jersey (1986); former law clerk to the Hon. Vincent L. Broderick (SDNY); Partner, Cuomo LLC, Mineola and Manhattan, NY; Adjunct Professor of Law, New York Law School (2004 to 2009); Adjunct Professor of Law, Touro Law School (2017 –present);  Mr. Michelen has extensive litigation experience in Federal and State courts particularly in commercial litigation, intellectual property, municipal liability, and representing management in labor and employment litigation.

Mr. Michelen is recognized as a leading authority in digital image and photography litigation and has represented businesses and individuals nationwide defending claims brought by digital image companies such as Getty Images, Masterfile and Corbis. Member: Nassau County Bar Association, Long Island Hispanic Bar Association and Dominican Bar Association.