Tressa V. Johnson

Tressa V. Johnson is a dedicated attorney with over 14 years of experience fighting for clients in employment law, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and personal injury cases. As a founding partner of Johnson & Bennett, PLLC, she has successfully advocated for employees facing workplace injustices and secured significant settlements, including a $500,000 disability case victory against the Memphis VA in 2020.

Ms. Johnson earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2007, where she received multiple honors, including the Hannah and Herman Levy Scholarship Fund of the Lupin Foundation. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Xavier University of Louisiana, post-baccalaureate studies at Harvard University and medical coursework at Howard University College of Medicine. She is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi, and multiple U.S. District Courts.

Throughout her career, Ms. Johnson has been widely recognized for her legal excellence. She is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an exclusive group of attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts. She was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2016 and has continued to be recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer. In 2019, she was awarded Best of Bar in Small Firm by the Memphis Business Journal. Her passion for justice and commitment to her clients fuel her relentless pursuit of fair outcomes.

In addition to her legal work, Ms. Johnson is a sought-after speaker, delivering presentations on employment law, workplace discrimination, and civil rights. She has led discussions for organizations like the Memphis Bar Association, National Bar Association, and Tennessee Association for Justice. She is an active member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, and National Bar Association.

Committed to fighting for employee rights, Tressa V. Johnson continues to advocate for those facing workplace discrimination, overtime violations, medical leave issues, and sexual harassment. Her unwavering dedication makes her a trusted legal ally for clients navigating complex employment law matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Johnson & Bennett, PLLC
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, National Bar Association
• Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Mississippi

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard University
  Post-Baccalaureate Studies
• Xavier University of Louisiana
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Howard University College of Medicine
  Medical degree coursework

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