Eric obtained his Juris Doctorate from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, AL. Until recently, Eric served as the Compliance Officer for Physicians’ Pharmaceutical Corporation, a small pharmaceutical distributor in Knoxville. During this time period, Eric also assisted practitioners in understanding legal issues related to the use of controlled substances for the treatment of pain. In August 2013, Eric left his position, and now devotes his time to helping a wide range of groups in developing policy and addressing legal and regulatory issues associated with the treatment of pain.