Honor Virtutis Praemium
• Experienced judicial officer with experience holding criminal hearings, bail hearings and civil mental health commitment hearings.
• Adjunct professor of international business law who has been published in law journals on topics related to comparative international business law.
• Knowledgeable non-profit charity director, board member and manager.
• Honorably discharged and decorated veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
• Published on the Oxford Human Rights Hub Blog of the Oxford University, Faculty of Law.
Doctor of Jurisprudence, West Virginia University College of Law
Concentration in International Law
Pro Bono and Community Service Distinction
Graduate Certificate, Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government and Public Service
Advanced International Affairs
Bachelor of Arts, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Criminal Justice
Magna Cum Laude
Associate of Arts, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Criminal Justice
Magna Cum Laude
Certificate, Peace Officer Training Academy
President's Award for Perfect 4.0 GPA
Named President of Police Academy Class


Daily Point of Light Award, Point of Light Foundation (2017)
Honored by Proclamation, Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh (2017)
Governor's Citation, State of West Virginia (2013 and 2017)
Governor's Citation, State of Maryland (2014)
President’s Volunteer Service Award (Gold)
President’s Call to Service Award
Adjunct Professor of International Business Law, Argosy University
Magistrate, 31st Judicial District, Supreme Court of Virginia
Civil Case Mediator, WVU ADR at Monongalia County Magistrate Court
Staff Member and Reserach Assistant, WVU Immigration Law Clinic
Executive Director, Lazarus Relief Services, Inc.
Director of Security and Safety, Wayfarer Inn and Resort
Honorably Discharged Veteran, United States Army

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