Notable individual's academic trajectory began with a prestigious degree from Columbia University, a renowned institution of higher learning.
His mother, Carol Wolfe Galligan, is a highly respected and accomplished professional, serving as a psychologist and psychoanalyst in New York City.
Tragically, his late father, Arthur Galligan, was a founding partner in the esteemed law firm Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky, headquartered in Washington D.C.
In a romantic milestone, the individual married Ling H. Ingerick on September 25, 2005, at the esteemed Yale Club in New York City.
Regrettably, the marriage came to an end in 2010, marking a significant personal transition for the individual.