Originally from Michigan, Renee has lived in Tennessee since 1988 and has been practicing law since 1998. She has developed specialized skills in representing health care providers in litigation and administrative matters. Her experience includes the representation of physicians and their practices in state and federal trial and appellate courts including before the Tennessee Supreme Court and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Renee has significant jury trial experience and has also represented providers in investigations and disputes before the Tennessee Department Health, the DEA, and various insurance companies regarding care provided in hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, prisons, and other entities.
Professional Recognition
- Member, University of Memphis Law Review, 1995-1997
- Founding Member and Editor, Tennessee Journal of Practice and Procedure
Community Involvement
Renee has served as President and Member of Board of Directors of the Lupus Foundation of America, Mid-South Chapter and as Secretary and Member of Board of Directors, Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee. She has also been involved with the Young Leaders Council of Nashville and the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club and volunteered with organizations such as Hands on Nashville and Percy Priest Elementary School.
Highlights
Obtained a defense verdict for a pediatrician and his practice group after a nine-day trial alleging failure to recognize hypoglycemia in a newborn prior to discharge, resulting in claimed brain injury, where plaintiffs sought more than $15 million.
- Obtained jury verdict for urologist following challenging appellate appearance before Tennessee Supreme Court which ultimately resulted in changes to Tennessee law through legislative action in response.
- Assisted client in obtaining summary judgment, confirmed on appeal, for failing to comply with pre-suit notice requirements.
- Following interlocutory appeal, obtained defense verdict for physician in case alleging insurance and employment repercussions following alleged misdiagnosis.
- Played key role in obtaining jury verdict for spine surgeon in case alleging cauda equina syndrome resulting in disability of patient.
- Assisted in obtaining in jury verdict for psychiatrist following suicide of patient after discharge from involuntary hospital admission.
- Obtained jury verdict for medical practice and individual providers following patient death following complications from colonoscopy resulting in bowel perforation.
Presentations and Publications
- Forensic Topics and Current Cases in the Recent Past, University of Miami, July 2026.
- Behind Clinic Doors: A History of Covert Recording Legislation and Implications for Clinical Practice, Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, June 2026, Regan, J; Pyle, DN; Botros, M; Stewart, R; Stenersen, R., Frank, K.
- A Look at Jillian’s Law and Understanding the History and Landmark Cases for the Concept of Criminal Competency to Proceed, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law – Examiner, Feb. 2025, Regan, J; Pyle, DN; Botros, M; Stewart, R; Stewart, K; Stenersen, R.
- Medication Utilization, Informed Consent and Adolescents, Tennessee Medicine, March 2008, Regan, J.; Stewart, R.; Wright, A.; and Akhatib, A.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Walden Book Co.: Does/Should Title VII Apply to Same Gender Sexual Discrimination?, 26 U. Mem. L. Rev. 1601, 1996
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Fun Facts
Renee studied art history in college and loves traveling and going to museums with her husband and grown children. At home in Nashville, she enjoys tennis and pickleball.