Schneider, Spencer: - Spencer L. Schneider is an attorney who specializes in corporate litigation in New York. A native of Brooklyn, Mr. Schneider is an open water marathon swimmer and ice water swimmer. He works as an ocean lifeguard, operates a lifeguard training academy, and co-founded a water rescue group. He lives in New York and East Hampton and has one son and one dog. He is the only member or former member of School to have published his experience in the cult. He was a member of School's inner circle for twenty-three years.