Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 21, 1954. Admitted to Nevada bar in 1985, and to the U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Education: Brigham Young University (B.S., 1979); J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 1985); American Inns of Court I, 1984, 1985. Editor, Brigham Young University Board of Advocates, 1984-1985. Certified Financial Planner, Nevada, 1985. Member: State Bar of Nevada. Languages: German.