J.D., cum laude, Michigan State University College of Law
B.A., with honors, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Recipient of Bernard J. Fieger scholarship

Recipient of Equal Justice fellowship

Jurisprudence Achievement Awards in Research, Writing and Advocacy

First place "Best Brief Award," Michigan State University College of Law Moot Court Competition Class

National Champion, Emory Law School Civil Rights and Liberties Competition

Third place "Best Brief Award," Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Competition

Third place "Best Brief Award," Emory Law School Civil Rights and Liberties Competition

Member of Geoffrey Figer Trial Practice Institute

Member of Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Board, Appellate Division

Member of the National Honor Society in Psychology

How to Write an Effective Brief, American Constitution Society, Michigan State University College of Law, December, 2008.

Nursing Home Bills Addressing Various Issues Affecting the Operation of Nursing Facilities, Reps. Jones and Angeler and the Senior Health Security Retirement Committee at the Anderson House Office, Summer, 2008.