As senior legislative counsel, DeVaughn played a role in marijuana legalization efforts in New York and New Jersey. DeVaughn also worked closely with the Connecticut Legislature and executive branch in developing and passing Connecticut’s legalization bill. His work also covers marijuana reform efforts in Hawaii, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. 

Prior to his role at MPP, DeVaughn spent nearly a decade gaining experience in law and public policy by serving in legislative roles in the Connecticut State Senate, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, and the City of Hartford. Immediately preceding his role with MPP, DeVaughn managed a civil rights-focused law practice in Hartford, Connecticut. DeVaughn is particularly proud of his work on behalf of Connecticut inmates in their battle to receive adequate medical care. In 2021, DeVaughn was recognized as “Attorney of the Year" by the Connecticut Law Tribune. 

DeVaughn earned his B.A. from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He is admitted to the bar in all state and federal courts in Connecticut. He resides in Hartford and serves as a board member for several non-profit organizations in the Greater Hartford area.