Biographies

Marc Greendorfer

Marc Greendorfer, the co-founder of Zachor Legal Institute, is an experienced attorney with an extensive background in legal advocacy and scholarship. Marc graduated magna cum laude from Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1996, where he was an editor of the Cardozo Law Review. Marc started his legal career at the prominent New York City law firm of Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon and has practiced law at AmLaw 100 law firms in New York City and San Francisco.

Marc is active in constitutional law advocacy, writing and publishing a number of law review articles and participating in Supreme Court and lower federal court cases as amicus curiae. Marc is admitted to practice in the states of California, Montana and New York and is admitted to the Supreme Court bar as well as most Courts of Appeal in the United States.

Marc’s advocacy work has been cited and incorporated in the work of many other scholars, rights organizations, courts and state attorneys general. In recent years, Marc has also provided testimony and other expert advice to the United States Congress, state legislative bodies and prominent advocacy organizations on the topics of terror funding and the applicability of federal and state laws to antizionist activity.

Marc is located in Montana and when he isn’t fighting terror and antisemitism he can be found hunting (elk and deer, among other game), fly fishing and enjoying the beauty of nature.

Marc can be reached at Info@Zachorlegal.org.

Ron Machol

Ron MacholRon Machol is the Chief Operating Officer of Zachor Legal Institute.  Ron is responsible for project development and outreach and is the head of all non-legal operations for Zachor Legal Institute.  Based in Israel, Ron has a hi-tech background, combined with a strong interest in Israel-oriented organizations, including previously holding key positions at Israemploy (employment for immigrants in Israel) and Leavi (bringing businesses to Israel).

He is delighted to continue his many year collaboration with Marc, first forged on a volunteer program in which they both participated in Israel during the 1980s. Ron can be reached at Ron@Zachorlegal.org

Vanessa Hites

Vanessa HitesVanessa Hites is a legal attorney with a background in both corporate and international legal affairs. She earned her law degree from the University of Chile, where she completed her thesis on the unconstitutionality of the BDS movement. During her time at the university, Vanessa served as the President of the Jewish Student Federation, demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and leadership.

Following her graduation, Vanessa initially worked in the corporate legal sector. However, driven by a passion for advocacy and human rights, she transitioned to a role as Legal Advisor at the Israeli Embassy in Chile. In this capacity, she focused on combating discriminatory policy and legislation, promoting fair legal practices.

Vanessa further advanced her expertise by obtaining an LLM in International Legal Studies from New York University (NYU). She was admitted to NYU with the Dean’s Graduate Award and was honored with the Chuna David and Rose Estreicher Memorial Prize, which is awarded to a law student who has shown great promise in the studies of issues concerning Israel and the Jewish people.

Her academic and professional journey reflects a dedication to legal scholarship and a commitment to addressing issues of discrimination, civil rights, and human rights on a local and global scale. Vanessa is excited to bring her diverse experiences and passion for justice to her new role at Zachor Legal Institute, where she looks forward to contributing to the organization’s mission and goals.

Vanessa can be reached at Vanessa@Zachorlegal.org.

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