Ruby J.
Garrett

Ruby Garrett is an associate in the litigation department. Over the course of her career, she has led the strategy and execution of high-profile, complex, and sensitive cases involving civil disputes, internal investigations, white-collar defense, antitrust litigation, and class actions. She has appeared in trial courts on behalf of her clients and guided them through difficult and investigations, including those initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. In 2023, Ms. Garrett was recognized by The National Black Lawyers as one of their “Top 40 Under 40” in Washington, D.C.

Ruby is also active in pro bono work and the community. Her pro bono practice focuses on criminal justice, juvenile justice, post-conviction relief, and civil rights. She also serves as the Finance Chair on the Board of Directors for Ms. JD, an organization dedicated to ensuring the success of aspiring and early career women lawyers; the Secretary for the Board of the Family Justice Law Center, an organization fighting for families harmed by the child welfare system; and on the Emerging Leaders Council of the Legal Services Corporation, an organization providing grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. In 2024, Ruby was selected to serve on the University of Chicago Law School's 1902 Leadership Committee, an organization comprised of rising stars in the legal community who serve as ambassadors for the Law School. 

In addition to her private practice experience, Ruby has clerked for The Honorable Tanya S. Chutkan in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, as well as for The Honorable LaShann DeArcy Hall in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. While in law school, Ruby served as Editor in Chief of the University of Chicago Legal Forum and as President of the Black Law Students Association.