Judge A. Shepard is a Policy Analyst for the Taxpayer Protection Project with Texas Public Policy Foundation, where he focuses on Private Property Rights.
Judge holds a B.S. in Forensic Chemistry from the University of Mississippi and a J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law. While attending MC Law, he held the position of Senator for the Law Student-Body Association, was selected as a member of the Dean’s Ambassadors, and served as an intern at the Reuben V. Anderson Center for Justice.
Although born and raised in West Monroe, Louisiana, Judge’s family roots are deeply embedded in Texas. He is the paternal great-grandson of J.W. Shepard of Plano, Texas, and his maternal ascendants are of The Old 300. Prior to joining the Foundation, Judge held positions including Residential Appraiser for Travis Central Appraisal District, Associate at Breithaupt, DuBos & Wolleson, LLC, as well as Director of Ground Operations for his family’s farm in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.
In his free time, Judge enjoys hunting, fishing, football, and cooking. He also is an avid fan of live music and collects vinyl records.