Katelyn Jackson Ruston

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Memphis, Tennessee

3+ years experience

Butler Snow LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

901-680-7200

https://www.butlersnow.com/professionals/katelyn-jackson

Crescent Center, Suite 500, 6075 Poplar Avenue, P.O. Box 171443, Memphis, TN 38119

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Bio

Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Before joining the firm, she earned a master’s degree in education through the Memphis Teacher Residency and taught middle school math for five years in Memphis’s public schools. Following her time in the classroom, Katelyn earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Memphis, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The University of Memphis Law Review. She then clerked for Judge Thomas L. Parker of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and Judge Andre B. Mathis of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She is admitted to practice in Tennessee.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026

Education

University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, graduated 2022

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Reviews

Pamela Scott

2 weeks ago

Exceptional guidance through a complex business dispute

Katelyn Jackson Ruston provided outstanding representation for our small business during a challenging contract dispute with a supplier. Her background in commercial litigation was immediately evident; she broke down the complex legal issues with remarkable clarity, much like a skilled educator. Her prior teaching experience shone through in her patient, thorough explanations. Katelyn’s strategic approach was both pragmatic and assertive, leading to a favorable settlement that protected our interests without unnecessary courtroom drama. Her recognition in commercial litigation is well-deserved. For anyone in Memphis needing sharp, dedicated counsel on business matters, I cannot recommend Katelyn and Butler Snow highly enough.