Mrs. Runger's practice is devoted to litigating employment disputes and ERISA matters on behalf of employers, plan fiduciaries, and third-party administrators throughout the United States. Prior to her 12 years with Russell, Oliver & Stephens, Mrs. Runger represented creditors in state and bankruptcy court litigation throughout Tennessee and Mississippi.
Phone: 901.202.4425
Fax: 901.844.4435
Email: jodir@roslawgroup.com
Education
- The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee, J.D., 2004
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001
Practice Areas
- ERISA
- Health Care Subrogation
- Disability Subrogation
- Med-Pay Subrogation
- Workers' Comp Subrogation
- Employee Benefits litigation
- Creditor's Rights
Speaking Engagements
- "Reading Between the Telephone Lines"
- National Other Party Liability Group
- Phoenix, AZ – April 28, 2017
- "Don’t Put Your Claims in Jeopardy: The Coordination of Benefits Challenge"
- National Other Party Liability Group
- San Diego, CA – April 2013
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Lawyer’s Conference
- Spring 2012
- "American Subro: Negotiation Techniques"
- National Other Party Liability Group
- San Antonio, TX - May 3, 2012
Publications
- "PLAYING IT SAFE: Using Your Poker Face to Scare Off the Fair Debt Collection Act"
- Subrogator, National Association of Subrogation Professionals (Winter 2006)
Published Decisions
- MBI Energy Services, Inc. v. Hoch, 929 F.3d 506 (8th Cir. 2019)
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- National Association of Subrogation Professionals
- Association for Women Attorneys
Community Affiliations
- Junior League of Memphis
- Women's Foundation of Memphis
- Board member of Thrive Memphis
Admitted
- Tennessee Supreme Court
- Mississippi Supreme Court
- United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
- United States District Court for the District of North Dakota