University Attended:
Duke University, B.A., Sigma Phi Epsilon, 1985
Law School Attended:
Wake Forest University, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, North Carolina; 1994, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina; 2007, U.S. Supreme Court; 2012, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Memberships:
Forsyth County Bar Association (President, 2012 - 2013; President Elect, 2011 - 2012; Secretary; 2010 - 2011; Treasurer, 2009-2010; Member, Ethics and Grievance Committee, 1999-2002; Secretary, 1998-1999; President, Young Lawyers Division, 1996-1997); North Carolina Bar Association (Litigation Section: Chair, 2008-2009; Chair Elect , 2007-2008; Secretary, 2006-2007; Treasurer, 2005-2006; Board of Directors, 2002-2005); American Bar Association; North Carolina Advocates for Justice (Board of Governors, 2009-2011; Committees: Legislative and Legal Affairs; Chair, Auto Torts Section, 2001-2002); American Association for Justice (Member, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premise Liability Section, Insurance Law Section, Bad Faith Litigation Group).
Birth Information:
Fayetteville, North Carolina, February 19, 1963
Hobbies & interests:
Soccer, Tae Kwon Do (2nd Degree Black Belt)