Ethan Riley Pfister

Ethan Pfister is an associate in the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason. Ethan is originally from Winchester, Tennessee, earning his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in Economics from Milligan University.

While attending Milligan University, Ethan was captain of the 2021-2022 Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field team that went on to win three AAC titles and the NAIA Cross Country National Championship. Ethan was also named an NAIA Indoor Track & Field All American in 2021.

During law school, Ethan was Business Editor for The University of Memphis Law Review and Board Member on the Memphis Law Moot Court Board. Outside of law school, Ethan served as an assistant coach for Whitehaven High School Cross Country. Beyond his professional life, Ethan enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and supporting the LSU Tigers.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Winner, University of Memphis Law In-School Mock-Trial Competition

Business Editor, The University of Memphis Law Review Volume 55

Board Member, The University of Memphis Law Moot Court Board 2024-25

Judicial Extern to the Honorable Mark S. Norris, United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Judicial Extern to the Honorable Mary L. Wagner, Shelby County Circuit Court

Recipient, Robert L. J. Spence Jr. Moot Court Award

Recipient, C. Cleveland Drennon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law