How does being Legal Counsel for Tucker differ from your past positions?
For the last twenty years, I’ve been in positions with large organizations that serve all the cities across the state, the Georgia Municipal Association and more recently, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. Those organizations do a great job, but they must focus on assisting folks across the state. Being legal counsel for Tucker means getting the chance to focus intently on the aspirations of this great city.
How will your past work with Carl Vinson at UGA help you in tackling municipal law?
A lot of my work at UGA centered on studying proposed cities and service arrangements between existing local governments as well as developing and delivering training for municipal officials on bread-and-butter issues like zoning, annexation, and open meetings. That work requires maintaining contemporary knowledge of municipal law that is very relevant to helping the city navigate legal issues.
Where did you go to school?
I went to Emory University for my bachelor’s degree, and I received my law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.
OFF THE WALL
Are you from Georgia?
Yes, I’ve lived here my entire life, in fact, I grew up in DeKalb County and attended Lithonia High School. The house I grew up in is only about 10 miles from the Tucker city limits.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I’m a decent home cook (so I’m told) and I’m a threat at ping pong.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Reading, very closely to the air conditioning.
Do you have a favorite Tucker restaurant yet?
Matthews Cafeteria, my youngest brother introduced me to it. It reminds us of our grandmother’s cooking.
Binged anything good recently?
I’ve been devouring episodes of the “You’re Dead to Me” history podcast from the BBC. They are comprised of 30-minute episodes and include a guest history professor and a stand-up comedian covering a huge range of world history topics.
