Childhood and Education Journey of Steve Witkoff in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Steve Witkoff. A timeline of key moments.

Steven Charles Witkoff is an American real estate investor and lawyer. He is the founder and chairman of the Witkoff Group. He also serves as the United States Special Envoy to the Middle East since 2025.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 15, 1957: Steven Witkoff Born

On March 15, 1957, Steven Charles Witkoff was born. He is an American real estate investor and lawyer and the founder and chairman of the Witkoff Group.

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1980: Earned B.A. in Political Science

In 1980, Steven Witkoff earned a B.A. in political science from Hofstra University after transferring from Union College.

1983: Graduated from Hofstra Law School

In 1983, Steven Witkoff graduated with a J.D. from Hofstra Law School.

1987: Married Lauren Jill Rappoport

In 1987, Steven Witkoff married Lauren Jill Rappoport, who was then an associate at the Manhattan law firm of Botein, Hays & Sklar.

2011: Death of Son Andrew

In 2011, Steven Witkoff's son, Andrew, passed away from an opioid overdose.

2011: Son's Death

In 2011, Witkoff's 22-year-old son, Andrew, died of an OxyContin overdose at a sober living facility in California.

2014: Russia Annexed Crimea

In 2014 Russia occupied and annexed Crimea.

2019: Relocated to Florida

In 2019, Steven Witkoff relocated from New York City to Florida, settling in Miami Beach.

2022: Russia Occupied and Annexed Four More Ukrainian Provinces

During its 2022 invasion, Russia occupied and annexed four more Ukrainian provinces

September 15, 2024: Assassination Attempt on Trump

On September 15, 2024, while Steven Witkoff was playing golf with Donald Trump, Ryan Wesley Routh attempted to assassinate Trump, but was apprehended by the Secret Service.

2024: Advocacy Speech at Republican National Convention

In 2024, Witkoff gave a speech at the Republican National Convention advocating for addiction awareness and recovery efforts following the death of his son, Andrew.