- University of Kentucky, Juris Doctorate, 1985
- American Jurisprudence Book Award, Corporate Finance
- Moot Court Board
- Excellence in Brief Writing
- Western Kentucky University, B.A., 1982
- Majors: English and history
- Class Standing: 3rd of 1698
- Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.98
- Outstanding Senior at Western Ky. University, 1982
- Potter College of Arts & Humanities Scholar, 1982
- Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities, 1982
- Best Research Paper at Western Ky. Univ. Award, 1982
- Three (3) articles published as an undergraduate
- Various awards in English and history

