Occupation
Clerk of Courts; US Army Reserve Major
Education
Xavier University: B.A. Philosophy (Minors in Natural Sciences and Economics); St. Louis University School of Law: J.D. (with a Certificate in Health Law, a Certificate in International & Comparative Law, and a Concentration in Criminal Litigation)
Experience
Hamilton County Clerk of Courts (2021-Present); Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Reserve (2013-Present); Assistant Vice President, Government Relations Officer & Legislative Counsel, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (2015-2022); Adjunct Professor, UC Law (2016-2018); Adjunct Professor, Xavier University (2016-2018); Chief Legal Counsel, Ohio Senate Minority Caucus (2011-2015); Staff Attorney/Bailiff, Judge Nadine Allen – Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (2011)
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, VoteVets.org
Affiliations
American Legion (Life Member); Cincinnati Bar Association (Member); Potter Stewart American Inn of Court (Member); Cincinnati Bar Association – Veterans & Military Law Committee (Chair); Truman National Security Project (Partner); Xavier University State Politics Internship (Co-founder and Advisor); New Leaders Council of Southwest Ohio (Advisory Board); Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce C-Change Class 11 (Member)
Political Philosophy
Progressive and Practical
As an attorney, Army officer, and current Clerk of Courts, I possess a wealth of experiences and perspectives to get the job done. Every day, I apply lessons I have learned throughout my career to create more equitable access to the courts.
Since I became Clerk of Courts in 2021, my top three priorities have remained improving transparency, increasing accessibility, and investing in innovation at our courthouse. We have already seen results in our partnerships across government and private industry to address gaps in legal services and improved culture and customer service. We will continue to strive to reduce barriers in accessing justice.
