James is the Chief Wellness Officer for Gibson Dunn, and is a Doctor of Psychology candidate, has his MBA in Health Care Management and a MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. James is also an appointed American Bar Association Commission on Lawyers Assistant Programs Committee member and the Chair of the Institute for Well-Being in Law Awards Committee. As a student of psychology, James specializes in intrinsic motivation, transformational leadership, and emotional intelligence. 

Prior to working for Gibson Dunn James was a practicing Exercise Physiologist specializing in injury prevention and performance enhancement. James was also an adjunct instructor of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at Glendale Community College and was awarded the Distinguished Professor Award in 2019. 

Serving in the United States Air Force Reserves, James was awarded the Airman of the Year award in 2018 for the work he did to improve resiliency for the 452nd Air Mobility Wing. He was also awarded the Air Force Humanitarian Medal in 2022 for the work he did in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Working with Global Wellness Manager Melissa de Carvalho, James has a passion for improving work-life synergy for the legal professionals at Gibson Dunn by implementing benefits and programs that improve mental health and overall well-being.

Qualifications: 

Master Resiliency Trainer (USAF) 

Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Education 

AS - Healthcare Management - College of the Air Force 

BA - History (Pre-Law) - California State University of Los Angeles 

MS - Exercise Science and Health Promotion - Cal University of Pennsylvania 

MBA - Healthcare Management - California Coast University 

PsyD - Psychology - University of Arizona (In Progress)