Background
Rutledge, Roger Keith was born on December 27, 1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Joseph P. and Jean Mae (Karnes) Rutledge.
Rutledge, Roger Keith was born on December 27, 1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Joseph P. and Jean Mae (Karnes) Rutledge.
Bachelor in History with honors, U. North Carolina, 1968; Juris Doctor cum laude, American U., 1977.
Served in, United States Peace Corps, Nepal, 1968-1970; foreign service officer, unites states department State, Washington and Italy, 1971-1976; partner, Rutledge & Rutledge, Memphis, since 1977.
Member campaign committee Albert Gore Junior United States Senate, Shelby County, 1984, for president campaign, 1988. Board chairman United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, Inc., 1992. Member American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association (editor Bar Forum 1986, assistant editor 1987).
Married Lily Mee Kin Hee, June 6, 1970. Children: Amelia Leilani, Sarah Elizabeth.