Received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and his law degree (JD) from South Texas College of Law in Houston. He also earned a Masters of Law Degree (LLM) in Securities Regulation from Georgetown University Law School in Washington, D.C. Prior to founding our firm, Mr. Shepherd served as vice-president of several major brokerage firms. His experience in the brokerage industry spans more than two decades, including in management as well as advising individuals, banks and other financial institutions' with their investment portfolios. Mr. Shepherd was also formerly employed by and has served as an advisor to the U. S. Congress.

Mr. Shepherd has been selected by his peers for three consecutive years - 2005, 2006, 2007 - as a SuperLawyer under the category of securities law, an honor granted to less than 5% of all attorneys.