Morgan has 27 years' experience as an attorney, working as an environmental prosecutor for the Monterey and Santa Cruz District Attorney's Offices for the past 20 years. He has advised many non-profit organizations, including SOS, with the development of by-laws and establishing tax exempt status. Morgan's experience is primarily in environmental law, organizational development, and program planning/evaluation. As an ocean advocate, sailor and long-time member of such organizations as the Sierra Club and Save Our Shores, he has advocated for sensitivity to environmental issues.