- Virginia Bar Association
- Mentor, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
- Extern, Honorable Michael F. Urbanski, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, 2017-2018
- Commissioned officer, Virginia Army National Guard, 2015-2018
- Commissioned officer, United States Army, 2007-2015
Education
- Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2018
- University of Virginia, B.A., 2007
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
- Speaker, “PACT Act Requirements: Common Issues and Notable Litigation,” 2025 FTA Tobacco Tax Annual conference, August 12, 2025.
- Co-author, “Court Denies Indian Tribe’s Injunction Request Pending Appeal in PACT Act Case,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, August 18, 2025.
- Co-author, “Indian Tribe Fights With ATF Over Applicability of PACT Act to Its Cigarette Sales,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, July 21, 2025.
- Co-author, “FDA and CBP Seize Nearly $34M Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Joint Operation,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, May 29, 2025.
- Co-author, “Federal Court Pumps the Brakes on Iowa Vape Directory,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, May 9, 2025.
- Co-author, “Indiana AG Pushes Back on THC Legislation,” Regulatory Oversight, April 24, 2025
- Co-author, “New US AG Shifts Resources Away From Tobacco Enforcement,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, February 26, 2025.
- Co-author, “Missouri Legislature’s Proposals to Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumable Products,” Regulatory Oversight, February 12, 2025.
- Co-author, “Federal Appellate Court Agrees that FDA Cannot Regulate “Premium Cigars”,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, January 29, 2025.
- Co-author, “Cannabis Rescheduling: ALJ Cancels Upcoming Hearings on Proposed Rulemaking,” Regulatory Oversight, January 15, 2025.
- Co-author, “Vape Companies Challenge Iowa’s New Vape Directory Law,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, January 6, 2025.
- Podcast, “12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 5 – Cannabis Chronicles,” Regulatory Oversight Podcast, December 11, 2024.
- Co-author, “California AG Provides Update on State Tobacco Enforcement Efforts,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, November 11, 2024.
- Co-author, “Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Puff Bar Violated State Consumer Protection Laws,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, October 17, 2024.
- Co-author, “State AGs File Amicus Curae Brief in US Supreme Court Case Involving Flavored E-Cigarettes,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, September 24, 2024.
- Co-author, “Missouri Governor’s Efforts to Ban Unregulated Psychoactive Cannabis Products Meets Resistance,” Regulatory Oversight, September 9, 2024.
- Co-author, “Key Takeaways from the 2024 Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Tobacco Tax Annual Conference,” Tobacco Law Blog, August 28, 2024.
- Co-author, “State AGs Take Action to Quell Proliferation of Intoxicating Hemp Products,” Cannabis Business Times, August 12, 2024.
- Co-author, “Eighth Circuit Decides Case Involving State’s Authority to Regulate Tribal Cigarette Sales,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, August 5, 2024.
- Co-author, “State Licensing Considerations for Tobacco and Nicotine Product Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, and Retailers,” Tobacco Law Blog, July 18, 2024.
- Co-author, “San Francisco Sues E-Cigarette Distributors for Violating Local Flavor Ban,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, June 18, 2024.
- Co-author, “The Varied Landscape of Tobacco and Cannabis Flavor Bans or Restrictions,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, May 28, 2024.
- Co-author, “Massachusetts High Court Upholds Local Tobacco Sales Ban,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, March 25, 2024.
- Co-author, “Proposed Federal Cannabis Legislation Aimed at Providing Access to Veterans,” Homeland Magazine, March 1, 2024.
- Co-author, “State Excise Tax Considerations for Tobacco and Nicotine Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers,” Tobacco Law Blog, February 20, 2024.
- Co-author, “VA to Revise Educational Institution Requirements Under the 2018 Veterans Benefits and Transition Act,” Regulatory Oversight, February 9, 2024.
- Co-author, “TTB Seeking Public Input on Potential Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Changes,” Regulatory Oversight, February 7, 2024.
- Co-author, “FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products Releases Annual Regulatory Agenda,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, January 22, 2024.
- Co-author, “California Considers Modifying Prop 65 Warning Requirements (Again),” Tobacco Law Blog, December 12, 2023.
- Co-author, “ENDS Companies Take Legal Action Against Allegedly Noncompliant Competitors,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, October 30, 2023.
- Co-author, “Troutman Pepper Provides Hemp Derivatives Insight,” Vapor Voice, September 15, 2023.
- Co-author, ““Places of Business” Matter in the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Act,” Regulatory Oversight, October 2, 2023.
- Co-author, “Oregon Court Upholds Local Tobacco Product Flavor Ban,” Tobacco Law Blog, September 21, 2023.
- Co-author, “Congress Urges FDA to Complete Its Review of E-Cigarette Applications,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, June 22, 2023.
- Co-author, “Stakeholders’ Input Welcome: Virginia ABC to Assess Options for Regulating Liquid Nicotine in the Commonwealth,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, May 19, 2023.
- Co-author, “Inside FDA’s Response to Reagan-Udall Foundation Report: Spotlight on the Cross-Cutting and Regulation and Guidance Task Forces,” Tobacco Law Blog, April 20, 2023.
- Podcast, “2022 Significant Developments in the Tobacco Industry and What to Expect in 2023 (Part One),” Regulatory Oversight Podcast, February 16, 2023.
- Co-author, “Oregon Bill Proposes to Replace Escrow Deposit System With “Equity Assessment” for Certain Tobacco Product Manufacturers,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, January 30, 2023.
- Co-author, “FDA Implements More Aggressive Approach to Enforcement of ENDS Premarket Requirements,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, December 15, 2022.
- Co-author, “Bipartisan Marijuana Research Bill Heads to Biden’s Desk,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, November 23, 2022.
- Co-author, “California Voters Approve Flavored Tobacco Ban in Referendum; Is It Unconstitutional?,” Tobacco Law Blog, November 17, 2022.
- Co-author, “TTB Seeking Comment on Potential Changes to Trade Practice Regulations,” Regulatory Oversight, November 14, 2022.
- Co-author, “Washington Breweries and Distributors Sue Oregon over Beer Shipping and Distribution Laws,” Regulatory Oversight, October 17, 2022.
- Co-author, “FTC Releases Second Report on E-Cigarette Sales and Advertising in the US,” Regulatory Oversight, September 23, 2022.
- Co-author, “FDA Cigarette Graphic Warning Rule Delayed … Again,” Regulatory Oversight, August 23, 2022.
- Co-author, “Model Law Proposes Tighter Requirements for Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Shipping,” Regulatory Oversight, August 4, 2022.
- Co-author, “The Fifth Circuit Allows Larger Craft Brewers to Sell Beers To-Go,” Regulatory Oversight, July 11, 2022.
- Co-author, “Alcohol Regulation as a Model for Cannabis Regulation: The Benefits and Drawbacks,” Cannabis Business Executive, June 29, 2022.
- Co-author, “FDA Set to Propose Maximum Nicotine Level in Cigarettes,” Regulatory Oversight and Tobacco Law Blog, June 24, 2022.
- Co-author, “Vermont Continues Its Crackdown on Online ENDS Sellers,” Tobacco Law Blog, April 19, 2022.
- Co-author, “Biden Bans Importation of Russian Alcohol and Exportation of Certain Alcohol and Tobacco Products to Russia and Belarus,” Regulatory Oversight, March 21, 2022.
- Co-author, “Treasury Releases Competition Report for Alcohol Market,” Regulatory Oversight, March 3, 2022.
- Co-author, “The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South,” Regulatory Oversight Blog, February 16, 2022.
- Co-author, “State Licensing and Excise Tax Considerations for Tobacco Companies,” Tobacco Law Blog, January 12, 2022.
- Co-author, “TTB Proposes Favorable Changes to Permit Application and Reporting Requirements for Certain Industry Members,” Regulatory Oversight Blog, December 8, 2021.
- Co-author, “Advertising Compliance in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry,” Regulatory Oversight Blog, November 5, 2021.
- Co-author, “Local Law Banning Tobacco Product Sales Gets AG’s Approval,” Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, October 14, 2021.
- Co-author, “California Passes CBD Law That Conflicts With FDA Guidance,” Regulatory Oversight Blog, October 12, 2021.
- Co-author, “TTB Talks Hard Seltzer at Craft Brewers Conference,” Regulatory Oversight Blog, October 11, 2021.
- Co-author, “Delta-8’s 2018 Farm Bill Honeymoon May Be Slowly Coming to an End,” Tobacco Law Blog, September 29, 2021.
- Co-author, “Congress Seeking to Limit FDA Authority Over Premium Cigars,” Tobacco Law Blog, July 19, 2021.
- Co-author, “FDA Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Premium Cigars,” Tobacco Law Blog, June 14, 2021.
- Co-author, “Virginia Governor Pushes for Additional Changes to Marijuana Legislation Passed by the General Assembly,” Tobacco Law Blog, April 5, 2021.
- Co-author, “California DFPI Signs First Memoranda of Understanding With Earned Wage Access Companies,” Troutman Pepper Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor, February 17, 2021.
- Co-author, “CFPB Investigating Venmo’s Funds Transfer and Debt Collection Policies,” Troutman Pepper Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor, February 11, 2021.
- Co-author, “Virginia Set to Become the 16th State to Legalize the Recreational Use of Marijuana,” Tobacco Law Blog, February 8, 2021.
- Co-author, “State Attorneys General Continue the Multistate Fight Against Veterans’ Fundraising Fraud,” Troutman Pepper State Attorneys General Monitor, February 2021.
- Co-author, “California Considers Modifying Prop 65 Warning Requirements,” Tobacco Law Blog, January 29, 2021.
- Co-author, “USDA Finalizes Rule to Establish Domestic Hemp Production Program,” Tobacco Law Blog, January 21, 2021.
- Co-author, “California Attorney General Continues Fight to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products,” Tobacco Law Blog, November 24, 2020.
- Co-author, “California Attorney General Continues Fight to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products,” Troutman Pepper State Attorneys General Monitor, November 2020.
- Co-author, “Navigating the Regulatory Wave,” Tobacco Reporter, October 29, 2020.
- Co-author, “Retailers Must Focus on Online Sales Rules,” Vapor Voice, October 22, 2020.
- Co-author, “Mortgage Industry Should Prepare For Forbearance Scrutiny,” Law360, June 9, 2020.
- Co-author, “Navigating Loan Doc E-Signatures Under The CARES Act,” Law360, May 12, 2020.