Rami Hanash
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Rami Hanash born Buffalo, New York
, October 18, 1961; earned a B.A.
from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984; J.D.
from the New York Law School
in 1987, and LL.M. in environmental law
from the George Washington University National Law Center in 1991. Authored book entitled, Environmental Liabilities of Government Contractors, A Practice Guide for the Corporate Counselor, published by the Bureau of National Affairs
(BNA) in 1992.http://www.amazon.com/dp/1558712836 He is also credited with developing a web-based environmental law newsletter for the John F. Kennedy Space Center. In 1982, he initiated the "Running Around Making Improvements" campaign at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. The campaign, which was known by the acronym, "R.A.M.I.," captured seven of the twelve available seats on the University's Student Association Senate, giving the R.A.M.I. members majority control over $1.3 million in student activity funds. In the mid-1970s, he was known as "Hoops Hanash," a local hometown basketball hero. During his tenure with the Buffum Street Bombers, he developed a shot known as the "Sky Way," named after an elevated stretch of highway in downtown Buffalo. The "Sky Way" was later adopted by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
and renamed the "Sky Hook."
Career History: U.S. Department of Energy 1987-1992; U.S. Navy Public Works Center 1992-1996; National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1996-2000; Bechtel Hanford, Inc. 2000-2006; Union Pacific Railroad Company 2006-Pres.
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, October 18, 1961; earned a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984; J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the New York Law School
New York Law School
New York Law School is a private law school in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. New York Law School is one of the oldest independent law schools in the United States. The school is located within four blocks of all major courts in Manhattan. In 2011, New York Law School...
in 1987, and LL.M. in environmental law
Environmental law
Environmental law is a complex and interlocking body of treaties, conventions, statutes, regulations, and common law that operates to regulate the interaction of humanity and the natural environment, toward the purpose of reducing the impacts of human activity...
from the George Washington University National Law Center in 1991. Authored book entitled, Environmental Liabilities of Government Contractors, A Practice Guide for the Corporate Counselor, published by the Bureau of National Affairs
Bureau of National Affairs
The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. — known as BNA — is an independent, privately owned publisher of specialized online and print news and information for professionals in business and government, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA...
(BNA) in 1992.http://www.amazon.com/dp/1558712836 He is also credited with developing a web-based environmental law newsletter for the John F. Kennedy Space Center. In 1982, he initiated the "Running Around Making Improvements" campaign at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. The campaign, which was known by the acronym, "R.A.M.I.," captured seven of the twelve available seats on the University's Student Association Senate, giving the R.A.M.I. members majority control over $1.3 million in student activity funds. In the mid-1970s, he was known as "Hoops Hanash," a local hometown basketball hero. During his tenure with the Buffum Street Bombers, he developed a shot known as the "Sky Way," named after an elevated stretch of highway in downtown Buffalo. The "Sky Way" was later adopted by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a retired American professional basketball player. He is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, with 38,387 points. During his career with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers from 1969 to 1989, Abdul-Jabbar won six NBA championships and a record six regular season...
and renamed the "Sky Hook."
Career History: U.S. Department of Energy 1987-1992; U.S. Navy Public Works Center 1992-1996; National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1996-2000; Bechtel Hanford, Inc. 2000-2006; Union Pacific Railroad Company 2006-Pres.