Credentials
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2014
- The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2011
- North Carolina
- United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
- United States District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
- United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- Selected to Business Litigation, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2023-Present
Engagement
- Michael Best Summer Associate Co-Chair, 2023
- Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Finance Council Member
- North Carolina Bach Festival, Former Board of Director Member
- American Health Lawyers Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
Insights
From Secret Tests to Therapy Trials: MDMA’s Long Road to Legitimacy
First synthesized in 1912, MDMA’s history is long and varied. In the 1940s, the U.S. Army conducted classified MDMA tests as part of its chemical warfare research program, while the 1970s saw it being introduced to psychotherapy.[1] The drug’s success among patients—reducing their fear response and facilitating emotional breakthroughs—led to increased recreational use in the 1980s.Read
Mar 12, 2025
Federal Appellate Court Overturns Trial Court in Favor of Religious Private School Due to Constitutional Ministerial Exception
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion on May 8, 2024 affirming the right of a religious school to part…Read
Jun 3, 2024
Michael Best Elects Eight Attorneys to Partnership
Michael Best is pleased to announce eight attorneys have been promoted to the Firm’s partnership. The newly named partners are as follows: James W. DeCleene,…Read
Jul 24, 2023