Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 30, 1960; Admitted to bar in Louisiana-1992, Texas-1993, and Mississippi-1993; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, Northern and Southern District Courts of Mississippi; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and United States Supreme Court. Education: Louisiana State University (B.S. 1983; M.B.A., 1989, J.D., 1992) Member: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and American Bar Associations; Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association; and American Trial Lawyers Association.