He holds a doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the Widener University School of Law. Dr. Mehta was a scientist at DuPont prior to his law practice. His fields of practice include chemical, pharmaceutical and mechanical arts. He is involved in several pro bono legal activities and was recently nominated as chair of the Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section of the Delaware State Bar Association which is active in promoting diverse attorneys in the bar.