I hold two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Mississippi State University, in Philosophy and Journalism.  I hold a Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law.

I served as intern to federal Magistrate Michael Parker in 2007.  I served as Law Clerk to Chief Justice William L. Waller, Jr., of the Mississippi Supreme Court from 2009-2010.  I have practiced with the law firm of Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, P.A., since 2010, primarily in the areas of insurance defense litigation and appeals.

I am active in multiple civic organizations, including Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Southeast Mississippi, Pine Belt Young Professionals, and Hattiesburg Area Young Lawyers Association.  I am an officer in the Pine Belt Chapter of the Mississippy State University Alumni Assocition.