Ryan L. Rosenkrantz is an associate at Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office. He is licensed in both Tennessee and Arkansas. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of education law, healthcare liability defense, and general civil litigation. Ryan pursued his undergraduate studies at Rhodes College, where he obtained a degree in educational studies. During his time at Rhodes, Ryan had the unique opportunity to study the Finnish education system during a semester abroad in Jyvaskyla, Finland, gaining valuable insights into international education practices. Ryan’s dedication and contributions at Rhodes College were further recognized as he was inducted into the Rhodes College Hall of Fame for the Class of 2019.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Ryan’s commitment to education led him to receive a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to Malta. In Malta, he shared his knowledge and passion by teaching English to Maltese secondary school students, international students attending the University of Malta, and refugees relocated from Africa. This experience broadened his perspective on the power of education and the importance of supporting diverse communities.
Upon returning to the United States, Ryan chose to continue his educational journey and attend law school. His aspiration as a lawyer is rooted in a desire to give back to his community and make a positive impact, especially in support of school systems and education.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
•Recipient, Dean’s Distinguished Service Award, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
•Recipient, Health Law Certificate with Honors
•Senior Notes Editor, The University of Memphis Law Review Volume 53
•Selected for publication in The University of Memphis Law Review Volume 53, Note, From “Race to the Top” to No Race at All: A First Amendment Challenge to Anti-Critical Race Theory Bills, 53 U. Mem. L. Rev. 439 (2023)
•Judicial Extern to the Honorable Bernice B. Donald, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
•Recipient, Dean’s Distinguished Pro Bono Award, Bronze
•Student Attorney, Memphis CHiLD Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic
•Research Assistant to Professor Kathryn Ramsey Mason, Director of the Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic
•Dean’s fellow, The Writing Center at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
•Recipient, CALI Awards for Excellence in Criminal Law, Civil Procedure II, Legal Methods I & II, Education and Civil Rights, Fair Employment Practices
•Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Scholarship, Malta
•Class of 2019 Hall of Fame, Rhodes College
•Recipient, Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification, Rhodes College
•Associate member, The Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court
•Coach, Lausanne Collegiate School Mock Trial
