Douglas is a 1998 graduate of the University of Dayton and a 2002 graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. From 2003-2018, he practiced law at a defense litigation firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Doug and his family have a history of charitable work with various organizations throughout the Cleveland area, including the Sub Zero Mission. In June of 2018, Doug and his family moved to Dallas, Texas. He continues to practice law at the law firm of Hawkins Parnell & Young in Dallas. His practice is concentrated on defending corporations in toxic tort and business litigation, as well as other general civil litigation matters.