Mr. Willis graduated from Pomona College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics. After obtaining a single-subject teaching credential in History from Claremont Graduate University’s Teacher Education’s Program, he began his career teaching middle school in Fontana, CA, for several years.
He graduated from University of La Verne, College of Law (Dean’s List). Mr. Willis participated in the Frederick Douglas Moot Court Traveling Team and received writing and speaking awards during moot court competitions.
Mr. Willis is a member in good standing of the California State Bar and was admitted to the bar in 2008. He is a member of the Riverside County Bar Association and was a member of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court. He is a member of the Richard T. Fields Bar Association, and the Economic Empowerment Growth Council in San Bernardino County. He is the past president of the 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire, where he also served as youth mentor, education chair, and legal counsel.