Education

Sam believes in the power of education and lifelong learning, and has always strived for exceptional academic achievement and growth.


  • Washington High School, Valedictorian, Class of 1993

  • Saint Louis University School of Business, Honors Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Personnel and Industrial Relations (Management and Economics), summa cum laude, January 1996 (completed degree in 2.5 years)

  • Saint Louis University School of Public Health, Master of Health Administration, January 2000 (completed simultaneously with law degree)

  • Saint Louis University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, cum laude, January 2000

  • Employment Law Certificate

  • Health Law Certificate

  • Managing Editor, Saint Louis University Law Journal (quarterly)

  • Saint Louis University Health Law/Elder Law Clinic graduate

  • Saint Louis University School of Business, graduate of the Mercantile Program: Business Leadership for Women, class of 2000 (Dean’s invitation-only women’s business leadership program)