A Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Norfolk County, Mass. , September 6, 1952. B. A. , Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. , 1974. M. B. A. , Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. , 1982. J. D. , Suffolk University, Boston, Mass. , 1985. Member of the Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1977-1984. Member of the Massachusetts state senate, 1985-1998. Norfolk County, Mass. District attorney, 1998-2010. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2011-present).