1970 BA Political Science Brandeis University, Waltham MA

1977 JD University of Connecticut, Storrs CT
Admitted to Bars of Connecticut, Maine & Federal District of Connecticut

1978-Present Lawrence W. Bates Jr. Esq., Willimantic CT

1977-1981 SMH Connecticut Bar Review Founder
Drafted original texts, taught courses, devised and administered the program

1990-Present Special Public Defender
Representing detendants when a conflict occurs in the Public Defendant's Office

1977-present Connecticut Bar Association

1990-present Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1991-2008 Board of Directors of ECSU Foundation

President of ECSU Foundation, 1996 through 1998

1998-2001 UCONN Club Board of Directors

1997-1999 Girls Fast Pitch Softball, Connecticut Bombers

1991-1997 Girls U-12, U-14 Soccer Coach

1990-Present Incorporator and Attorney for several non-profit Coventry,
CT organizations; Including the Loomis House, Coventry Glass,
Coventry Softball and Coventry Soccer