Born 1985 in Anniston, AL

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on May 12, 2026, to a seat vacated by Barbara M. Lynn. Confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 2026. Commission not yet issued.

Education:
Yale University, B.A., 2007
Yale Law School, J.D., 2012

Professional Career:

Assistant solicitor general, State of Alabama, 2012-2013
Law clerk, Hon. William H. Pryor, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2013-2014
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 2014-2016
Law clerk, Hon. Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court of the United States, 2016-2017
Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 2017-2026