A former research associate of The Heritage Foundation, he graduated from UCLA, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a degree in Economics. He received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, at Northwestern Pritzker University School of Law where he was a member of the Board of Editors of the Law Review. Comments and questions regarding this editorial may be directed to Mr. Nichols at www.cnicholslaw.com.