Sep 2025–Present
Current role
Associate Adjunct Professor, Legal Studies and Political Science Programs
University of Maryland Global Campus
About
Marine Corps Veteran and former Civil Rights Division trial attorney with 15+ years of federal civil-rights enforcement experience. Skilled litigator in complex matters, leader, researcher, author, editor, teacher, speaker, and advocate. Passionate champion of civil rights.
Roles
Jun 2012–May 2025
Former role
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division / Voting Section
District of Columbia
AttorneyCivil LitigationCivil RightsPlanning, Policy, StrategyPublic Policy
Enforcement of federal civil voting statutes (Voting Rights Act, CRA, NVRA, HAVA, UOCAVA). Reviewed proposed policy changes (e.g., legislation, executive orders, guidance), coordinating with DOJ Office of Legal Policy. Served on detail as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Civil Rights Unit, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey (2018–2021), bringing affirmative civil-rights actions and negotiating settlements under SCRA and ADA.
Jan 2010–Jun 2012
Former role
Civil Rights Analyst
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division / Voting Section
District of Columbia
Civil Rights
Enforcement of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.