Education
- Regent University, J.D. cum laude
- University of Mississippi, M.A., Spanish
- University of Mississippi, M.A., Education
- Vanderbilt University, B.A. cum laude Latin American Studies and Spanish
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2012
- District of Columbia, 2014
- Mississippi, 2014
- Montana, 2024
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Perspective is Ruth's specialty. Not only is she an avid distance runner and painter, but her past work developing international education opportunities required collaboration with people and institutions in local and international communities. Ruth is a problem solver who makes it her mission to support her clients in the present, and to help them secure a future of growth. Ultimately, Ruth understands that behind the companies she represents are individuals and the communities they serve. The bright, successful futures of these industries and their communities require her to work hard to find creative and long-term solutions for her clients.
Professional Recognition
Important Litigation Involvement
- Currently serves as national coordinating counsel for asbestos claims of Fortune 500 company, involved in day-to-day management in the national defense coordination of both premises and products litigation
- Helped secure summary judgment for wood products company in multiple product and premises liability matters
- Member of trial teams defending premises defendant in several multi-week trials in Washington and Oregon involving claims of asbestos exposure at client’s facilities
News & Knowledge
- August 15, 2024
41 FormanWatkins Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in America
Read More - August 21, 2023
45 FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
Read More - February 20, 2023
Forman Watkins & Krutz Attorneys Attend DRI 2023 Women in the Law Seminar
Read More - November 29, 2022
23 FormanWatkins Attorneys Named 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Read More - September 12, 2022
FormanWatkins Co-Hosts Hinds County Family Law Clinic
Read More - August 18, 2022
FormanWatkins Attorneys Included in 2023 Best Lawyers® List
Read More - May 24, 2022
FormanWatkins team helps asbestos defendant win summary judgment in Washington
Read More - April 6, 2022
Folsom, Huskey, and LeFeve Promoted to Partner
Read More - November 30, 2021
Proudly Announcing Our 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Read More - August 19, 2021
FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Read More - July 22, 2021
Forest Products Team Wins Major Ruling from U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Read More - July 8, 2021
FormanWatkins Holds Lunch-and-learn on DRI Women in the Law Seminar
Read More - April 22, 2021
FormanWatkins Team Helps Pro Bono Client Reacquire Property
Read More - February 4, 2021
FormanWatkins Awards 17 Attorneys with Pro Bono Recognition for Service in 2020
Read More - November 30, 2020
2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Read More - September 1, 2020
Oregon Ct. of Appeals Affirms Grant of New Trial for Firm Client
Read More - August 20, 2020
FormanWatkins Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Read More - May 8, 2020
Giallourakis, Metcalf, and Maron Win Summary Judgment
Read More - March 4, 2020
Maron, Metcalf, and Giallourakis Win Summary Judgment
Read More - March 2, 2020
FormanWatkins Runs the Mississippi Blues Marathon
Read More - February 28, 2020
Forest Products Team Wins Summary Judgment
Read More - November 5, 2019
2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Read More - July 29, 2019
FormanWatkins Co-Hosts and Volunteers at Local Pro Se Legal Clinic
Read More - November 30, 2018
FormanWatkins Announces 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers
Read More - December 5, 2017
FormanWatkins Wins Summary Judgment in Pennsylvania State Court
Read More - November 29, 2017
FormanWatkins Announces 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers
Read More - July 17, 2017
Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal
Read More - April 14, 2017
FWK Team Hosts Legal Clinic at Local Library in Partnership with Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project
Read More - November 8, 2016
FormanWatkins Announces 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers
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Professional Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, 2021: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Selected to Mid-South Rising Stars (2016-2022)
- FormanWatkins Pro Bono Star, 2020
Organization/Committee Memberships
- Virginia State Bar Association (2012-present)
- The Mississippi Bar (2014-present)
- Capital Area Bar Association (2014-present)
- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Mississippi Community Board (2022-present)
- Blazer Bolt 5k for Brain Cancer, Volunteer (2016-present)
Law School Honors & Awards
- Regent University Law Review, Managing Editor
- Class of 2012 Leadership Award
Previous Experience
- U.S. House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee, Intern
- Office of the Governor, State of Mississippi, Intern
- Singer Legal Group, Virginia Beach, Law Clerk