I am an author, educator, advocate, and problem-solver. I studied engineering, psychology, and law, and am an artist, creative, and sports enthusiast. I use my breadth of interests, knowledge, creativity, passion, and skepticism to examine the complex and often unrecognized forces contributing to injustice in America, particularly injustices affecting Black communities.

Over the past three decades, I have developed a diverse professional portfolio including legal practice, policy work, non-profit board service, legal education, and higher education administration. My focus has centered on criminal, family, and juvenile law including how race plays a major role in these spaces.

I have written and spoken extensively on the connection between the justice system and popular culture. I expose and explore how music, literature, fashion, sports, film/television, food, and art directly and indirectly impact how we think and feel about social and legal issues in this country. Notably, I am co-author of the critically acclaimed book “Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics, and Guilt in America” (The New Press 2019) (with Erik Nielson), addressing the disturbing practice of police and prosecutors using rap lyrics as criminal evidence.

I plan to continue my creative approach to presenting innovative legal and social ideas both in the classroom and out in the community. I am passionate about using my knowledge, experience, and resources to help those who are interested in community activism, philanthropy, and/or movement building to refine and advance their goals.

CV available upon request.