Education
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville,
B.A. summa cum laude, 2022
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys
School of Law, J.D., 2026
Ruhiya Mithani is an associate in Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office. She focuses her practice on healthcare and general civil litigation.
Ruhiya received a B.A. at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Political Science and Global Studies with a minor in French graduating summa cum laude in 2022. She then obtained her J.D. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law with a certificate in Advocacy with honors in 2026. While in law school, she received the Dean’s Pro Bono Award (Silver) and the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award. She served as an Articles Editor for The University of Memphis ...
Ruhiya Mithani is an associate in Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office. She focuses her practice on healthcare and general civil litigation.
Ruhiya received a B.A. at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Political Science and Global Studies with a minor in French graduating summa cum laude in 2022. She then obtained her J.D. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law with a certificate in Advocacy with honors in 2026. While in law school, she received the Dean’s Pro Bono Award (Silver) and the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award. She served as an Articles Editor for The University of Memphis Law Review and Board Member on Moot Court Board.
During law school, Ruhiya demonstrated a strong commitment to advocacy, leadership, and dispute resolution. She competed in the Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition during her third year of law school. She also held several leadership positions within the Student Bar Association, serving as Bar Governor, Community Service Liaison, and Secretary. Driven by her interest in mediation and conflict resolution, Ruhiya pursued Tennessee Rule 31 mediation training while in law school.
Outside the office Ruhiya enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and volunteering in her community.
AFFILIATIONS
- Association for Women Attorneys (AWA)
- Memphis Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
- Recipient, Advocatory Law Certificate with Honors
- Recipient, Dean’s Pro Bono Award (Silver)
- Recipient, Dean’s Distinguished Service Award, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- Recipient, Judge Rita Stotts Award, Association for Women Attorneys, 2024
- Judicial Extern to the Honorable Federal Magistrate Annie Christoff
- Clerked, American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC, St. Jude)
- Graduate Assistant for the Tennessee Pre-Law Institute
- Articles Editor, The University of Memphis Law Review Volume 56
- Board Member, The University of Memphis Law Moot Court Board, 2025-26
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Mediation Clinic