Best Brothers Forever

The same amount of special As a Sibling Support Specialist at Friends of Karen, my favorite part of the job is working with all the unique and wonderful families to whom we provide support. Though each is unique and special, at the heart of each family is shared love, fierce and strong, for their precious children. How fortunate we are…

Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts joined Weitz & Luxenberg more than a quarter-century ago. A few years after starting with the firm, he became a member of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy – a nonprofit organization at the forefront of showing up-and coming attorneys how to be highly effective legal advocates. NITA soon afterward began utilizing Mr. Roberts to teach law students the winning ways of trying cases.

Apart from law practice, Mr. Roberts is actively involved with the Children’s Medical Foundation, United Jewish Appeal, Working Organization for Retarded Children and Adults, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Hoops 4 Hope. He also volunteers as a coach of community soccer, basketball and baseball teams. Among Mr. Roberts’ personal pursuits are travel, golf and long-distance running – to date, he has participated in four New York City marathons.

Nitin Verma

Nitin is a Director with Consulting services at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he provides his clients (both Private Equity and Corporates) advice on financial due diligence.
He is a Chartered Accountant (a CPA equivalent) from India and holds a B. Com (Hons.) degree from Delhi University.
Having witnessed someone close with a critical illness while growing up, Nitin is very passionate about helping children and the cause that lies at the heart of ‘Friends of Karen’.
He is based out of New York and enjoys hiking and nature walks in his free time.