Louis metropolitan area, where he practices with the law firm Hawkins, Parnell, Thackston & Young, LLP. He holds a Doctor of Juridical Science degree in Jurisprudence/Philosophy of Law and a Master of Laws from Washington University in St. Louis, a Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University, and a BA from the University of Missouri. Additionally, he is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Illinois and California, and has been practicing for 14 years.