Personal Information
- Born on March 31, 1968
- Married with two daughters
- Attorney and Partner, Berke, Berke, and Berke Law Firm
- B.S., with Honors, Stanford University
- J.D., with Honors, University of Chicago Law School
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Deanell Tacha, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Former Legislative Assistant, U.S. Congressman Bart Gordon
- Former adjunct Professor, Kansas University Law School
Community Involvement
- Board Member of Siskin Children's Institute
- Board Member, WTCI Public Television
- Parent Teacher Association, Normal Park Elementary
- Former Member, Superintendent's parent Advisory Council of Hamilton County
- Member, Inn of Court
- Member, Supreme Court Task Force on Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Former Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors
- Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
- Volunteer, Children's Advocacy Center
- Volunteer, Allied Arts
Service in Public Office
- Senate member of the 105th through 107th General Assemblies
- Vice Chair, Senate Democratic Causus
- Member, Senate Education Committee
- Member, Senate Transportation and Safety Committee