Birthdate:

1951

Birthplace:

Jackson, Tennessee

Appointed:

July 22, 2004

Education:

Vanderbilt University BA 1973 (cum laude, Philosophy) ;
University of Virginia School of Law JD 1977 (editor, Virginia Law Review; editor, Virginia Journal of International Law)

Clerkship:

U.S. Court of Claims, Washington DC (1977-1978)

Law Practice:

Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., Houston, Texas 1978-2004 (partner, 1985)

Professional:

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Houston Bar Association;
Federal Bar Association;
Bar Association for the Fifth Federal Circuit;
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas

Publications:

Employment Discrimination Updates, Fifth Circuit Reporter (1995-2002);
Employee Benefits Updates, Fifth Circuit Reporter (2002-present);
Title VII’s National Anthem: Is There a Prima Facie Case for the Prima Facie Case?, 12 The Labor Lawyer 371 (Winter/Spring 1997); Employee Benefits Law (2d ed.)---2003 Cum. Supp. (contributing author)