Mr. Longman received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island in 1979 and his Juris Doctorate from New England School of Law in 1983. He was ranked in the top 15% and was an Honors Moot Court Finalist. He was admitted to the NY State Bar in 1984 and the U. S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in 1991.