JOHN M. RUSSELL - PARTNER

John’s practice is devoted to defending labor and employment matters on behalf of companies before federal and state courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 

He also defends ERISA benefits claims on behalf of employers and self-funded employee welfare benefit plans. 

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Lauren's practice is devoted to litigating employment disputes and ERISA matters on behalf of employers and self-funded employee welfare benefit plans. She advises and represents employers in employment relations matters in federal district courts and administrative agencies across the country.  

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Julie’s practice is devoted to defending labor and employment matters on behalf of companies before federal and state courts and the EEOC.   

She also handles healthcare subrogation and defends ERISA benefits claims on behalf of employers and self-funded employee welfare benefit plans. 

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J.D. Candidate at The University of Memphis Law School - Currently 3L

• Research Assistant to the Associate Dean of Diversity & Inclusion, D. Frank.
• Student Ambassador and Peer Mentor for 1L classes 2025 & 26
• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, BA-English. Minor Political Science & Public Service '21, summa cum laude.
• Email Penelope Brooks

Jon Hancock is a rising 3L at The University of Memphis Law School, Memphis, TN.

• Served as President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society in 2L year
• Senior Articles Editor-V. 55, The University of Memphis Law Review.  
• The University of Alabama, B.S., Social Science Education, 2018 & M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction in 2020.
• Email Jon Hancock

Whitney handles all accounting functions for Russell & Wong, PLLC.

• Mississippi College, School of Business, Clinton, Mississippi, MBA in Accounting, magna cum laude, 2004
• The University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, Memphis, Tennessee, BBA in Accounting, 2000
• Email Whitney Cummins

• Office Management
• University of Memphis - Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Marketing & Merchandising
• Email Beverly Russell