Tristan graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 2024 with great distinction and as a member of the Traynor Society. In 2020, he received his bachelor of science in Creative Technology & Design from the University of Colorado Boulder. During his time at law school, Tristan enjoyed serving as the Chief Production Editor for the University of the Pacific Law Review. He also provided legal assistance to low-income individuals as a student attorney at the McGeorge Elder & Health Law Clinic. Tristan was born in Virginia and grew up in Oklahoma before moving to Sacramento after college. He likes to spend his free time hiking and backpacking, as well as caring for his cat, Ruth.