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Reagan Taylor Fondren Appointed as First Assistant United States Attorney
Memphis, TN – Kevin G. Ritz, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, is pleased to announce the appointment of Reagan Taylor Fondren as First Assistant United States Attorney for the district.
Ms. Fondren, a native Memphian and graduate of Central High School, completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College and her law degree at the University of Tennessee College of Law. She has worked in federal public service with the United States Attorney’s Office for her entire career and has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for over 14 years.
“As a federal prosecutor for over 14 years, and a career public servant, Reagan Taylor Fondren brings a wealth of experience and absolute professionalism to a role that is vital to the success of our office,” said United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz. “I am confident that Ms. Fondren will lead with skill and integrity in her new role as First Assistant. I look forward to working closely with her to promote and defend the interests of the United States in our District.”
Ms. Fondren began her legal career as a Presidential Management Fellow with the Drug Enforcement Administration. There she served in the Office of the Chief Counsel and was responsible for the investigation and institution of charges against DEA registrants accused of violating federal regulations. In 2008, she joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where she gained significant trial and appellate experience as a violent crime and homicide prosecutor.
Ms. Fondren has served the Western District of Tennessee since 2014, where she has served as senior and lead AUSA in the Civil Rights Unit of the Criminal Division. In this role, she managed complex investigations involving multiple law enforcement partners. Four years ago, Ms. Fondren joined the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office, where she has served as Senior Litigation Counsel. She has defended the United States in an array of civil cases, such as employment discrimination, medical malpractice, and prisoner litigation. As head of the Financial Litigation and Bankruptcy Divisions, she has worked with government agencies to collect debts and represent the interests of the United States in bankruptcy litigation. Additionally, Ms. Fondren has served as the Chair of the Diversity Committee and Special Emphasis Program Manager for Black Affairs.
Ms. Fondren is married to Rickey Fondren II and they have two children. Ms. Fondren is active in community and legal organizations including the National Bar Association, the National Black Prosecutors Association, and Girl Scouts Heart of the South.
For more information, please contact Public Information Officer Cherri Green at (901) 544-4231 or cherri.green@usdoj.gov. Follow @WDTNNews on Twitter for office news and updates.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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