MILITARY SERVICE
United States Army, 1973-1976

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Arts, French, with honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1980
• Center for Arabic Studies Abroad, American University in Cairo, 1981
• Master of Arts, Middle Eastern Studies, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of Texas at Austin, 1982
• Juris Doctor, University of Texas at Austin, 1984

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
1986 through the present: Attorney practicing in East Texas; licensed to practice in all Texas state courts

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
• Member of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
• Member of the College of the State Bar of Texas
• Member of the Smith County Bar Association
• Certified Mediator