PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • 2016 - Present- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • 2015 - Present Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network Attorney
  • 2008 – 2009- Board of Directors, Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center
  • 2006 – 2009- Alabama Homicide Investigators Association
  • 2005 – 2009- National Center for Victims of Crime
  • 2004 – 2009- V.O.C.A.L./Wiregrass Angel House
  • 2004 – 2009- Fraternal Order of Police
  • 2004 – 2009- National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
  • 1998 – 2003- Alabama Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors 2001-2003)
  • 1997 – 2005- Houston County Young Lawyers Section, ABA
  • 1997 – Present- Houston County Bar Association
  • 1997 – Present- Alabama Bar Association

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Sept. 1997 Alabama State Bar Exam
  • Admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions:
    • 1997 Supreme Court of Alabama;
    • 1997 United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama;
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
    • 2009 Certified Guardian Ad Litem – Alabama Judicial College

EDUCATION

  • May 1997
    • University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • Degree: J.D.
      • International Law Society – President ’96-’97, VP ’95-‘96
    • University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
      • International Exchange Program: Comparative Study of European Community and American Anti-Trust Law
  • Dec. 1993
    • Auburn University, Auburn, AL
      • Degree: B.S., summa cum laude
      • Major: Human Resource Management emphasizing Labor Law and Employment Discrimination
      • Graduation Ranking: 1/240 College of Business

Academic Honors:   

  • Phi Kappa Phi:  National Honor Society recognizing excellence in scholarship, character, and the promise of success in chosen profession.  Top 5 percent of class selected.
  • Sigma Iota Epsilon:  National Management Honorary and Professional Fraternity recognizing outstanding students in Management and Human Resource Management.
  • Dean's Honor Roll:  Fall 1993, Summer 1993, Spring 1993, Winter 1993, Summer 1992, Spring 1992, Fall 1990, Summer 1990, Spring 1990

Recipient of Academic Scholarships Awarded for Academic Merit: 

  • 1st Lt. Henry P. Johnston, Jr. Scholarship, Academic Year 1992 - 1993
  • Burton Scholarship, Academic Year 1993 - 1994
  • Louise & Henry P. Johnston Scholarship, Academic Year 1993 - 1994