From The New Democrat Magazine's "100 To Watch"

Background: Lawyer. Proudest accomplishment: Ending 30 years of court-ordered school busing in Prince George's County and negotiating and effecting construction of FedEx Field, the home of the Washington Redskins.

Political figure I admire most: Lyndon B. Johnson.

Why I am a Democrat: "The party represents the best vehicle to advance the dreams of all Americans."

Favorite books: Parting the Waters and Pillar of Fire by Taylor Branch.