Lee Slavutin practiced as a surgical pathologist at Lenox Hill Hospital until 1982. In 1983 he entered the life insurance business. Lee's medical qualifications are an important part of his specialty, which is serving high net worth individuals seeking substantial life insurance policies. Lee is a well-known public speaker and educator for the legal and accounting professions including the American Law Institute/American Bar Association and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has published over 180 articles on life insurance and estate planning. His textbook published by Thomson Reuters, A Guide to Life Insurance Strategies, is in its 22nd edition. Lee has served as a director of the Association of Advanced Life Underwriters and the Estate Planning Council of New York. He was on the editorial advisory board of Tax Hotline and is a member of the CCH Estate and Financial Planning advisory board. Lee testified before the New York State Senate in 1990 and worked with the United States General Accounting Office on the effectiveness of the insurance company rating firms.