Jay Bender has extensive experience in the legal field, serving as an attorney at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP since August 1993. Prior to this legal career, Jay worked as a buyer at Belk Stores Services from June 1989 to August 1990, gaining valuable insights in the retail industry. Earlier teaching experience includes a position at Charlotte Country Day School, where Jay taught English and social studies in the Middle School from August 1986 to June 1989. Jay holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of North Carolina School of Law (1990-1993) and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from Duke University (1982-1986).