He graduated from the University College of Law in Gainesville, FL, in 1999. He is a Lifetime Member of the NORMAL National Legal Committee (NLC). He regularly attends the NLC legal seminars in Aspen and Key West, FL. As a member of the NORML NLC, the is familiar with the implementation of the Florida Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. He is also familiar with many of the legal issues that have arisen in other states after they implemented similar medical marijuana legislation.