Born 1977 in Richmond, VA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on February 4, 2020, to a seat vacated by Glen Edward Conrad. Confirmed by the Senate on September 10, 2020, and received commission on September 15, 2020.

Education:
Furman University, B.A., 2000
William and Mary Law School, J.D., 2004

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. Robert E. Payne, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2004-2005
Law clerk, Hon. Roger L. Gregory, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2005-2006
Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of North Carolina, 2006-2010
Assistant U.S. attorney and deputy chief, Criminal Division, Western District of Virginia, 2010-2013
Private practice, Roanoke, Virginia, 2013-2018
U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia, 2018-2020