University of Illinois (B.A., 1966).
University of Texas (Juris Doctor 1969).
Has appeared as a speaker or panelist in the United States for numerous immigration-law seminars. Has also spoken on American immigration law topics in Mexico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Republic of the Philippines. Listed, among others, in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law.
National president of AILA 1994-95. Chairman of the State chapter (1979). National Board of Governors (1982-present). Executive Committee (1989-96).