Mr. Abraham was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is a 1980 honors graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Applied Music. While at the University of Mississippi, Mr. Abraham was selected for a music scholarship and was a performing recruiter for the University. Mr. Abraham attended Tulane University School of Law, graduating with his juris doctor in 1984. While at Tulane, Mr. Abraham was elected Class President and for two years served as a legislative representative to the student bar association representing his class.