Education

• J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1986 Associate Articles Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review (1985 - 1986)
• B.A., Hendrix College, 1983 with Honors; Alpha Chi (top 10%)

Bar Memberships

• District of Columbia - 1986
• Iowa - 2005
• Texas - 1986

Publications

• "New OTS Guidance on Paying Fees for the Referral of Trust Business",
  
• "Broadcasters' First Amendment Rights: A New Approach?", Vanderbilt Law Review, March 1986
  

Memberships

Historic East Village, Inc. (Treasurer, Board of Directors, 2009-).

Background
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (2003 - 2007);  Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (1991 - 2003);  Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, P.C. (Associate in the Financial Institutions and Corporate Law Sections, 1986 - 1991).