Howard and his mother, Margaret, at his graduation from the University of Alabama Law School in 1983
Educational Background
- Earned a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1983
- Earned a B.A. (with Honors) degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1980
- While at UAB, Hawk was awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which is given to one person in each state who intends to put his or her education to use in public service
- Graduated from Arab High School in 1976