What did you do before law school?
I am originally from Washington, D.C. and attended Florida State University. I knew I didn’t want to return out east after undergraduate school, so I narrowed my choices down to Florida and Texas for law school. I talked with friends and family and decided Houston was the best place for me to start my life. Not only are the people friendly, the job market is strong and competitive, and the cost of living is minimal in comparison to other large cities. So, I decided to attend South Texas and I am better for it.

What will you do with your law degree?
I will be working at a large firm in Houston after graduation, but my real ambition is to use my law degree to help people in the community. The most important thing about being a lawyer is not what I’ve learned in school, but what that knowledge allows me to do. A lawyer can solve problems that other people cannot solve on their own and, in most cases, can find the quickest and most effective solutions.

What is your advice for incoming students?
Prepare yourself for the rigorous schedule the first year of law school entails, not only mentally but physically. Believe it or not, law school can put a lot of stress on your body and you need to develop healthy habits before you come to law school.

What extra curricular activities are you involved in?
I am currently a member of the Black Law Students Association, a Langdell Scholar, and I play on the intramural basketball team.

What professor influenced you the most?
I can’t pick just one as I think all my first year professors had an impact on me. I was very impressionable at that point, and would say that the professors who demanded that I do my work and didn’t cut any slack probably influenced me the most.

Where is your favorite spot for socializing in Houston?
Golden Corral, I like to eat and talk in a free flowing environment