Rick Ward spent thirty-four years in law enforcement at both the state and federal levels, including time as a division director for the Mississippi Gaming Commission. A retired Navy lieutenant commander, Rick continues to work for the military as a security, law enforcement and anti-terrorism/force protection expert consultant. This book has been described by retired State Supreme Court Justice Chuck McRae as "Great book...Captivating, convincing and entertaining as well as revealing of circumstances that occur within the halls of the legislative process and government." University of Southern Mississippi Criminal Justice Professor Tom Payne said, "The Lawmaker takes the reader closer to the reality of the darker side of the law than most of us have ever seen."