He has advised corporations, limited liability companies and nonprofit organizations on a breadth of commercial and corporate matters, including organizational and governance matters, operating agreements and significant commercial contracts. He enjoyed his experience as an FSD intern in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua in 2007 and as the International Program Coordinator there from 2010–2011. James earned a J.D. and LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from Duke University in 2014 and currently practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina.