Cameron M. Watson is a member in Spicer Rudstrom’s Memphis office, specializing in the defense of catastrophic personal injury cases. His practice encompasses trucking, products liability, and premises liability litigation, where his deep understanding of neuroscience offers a unique perspective on cases involving traumatic brain injuries.

Beyond personal injury litigation, Cameron advises businesses on complex disputes and employment matters. He works to safeguard his clients’ intellectual property, with expertise in trade secret protection, trademark enforcement, patent and copyright infringement litigation. By emphasizing proactive measures such as non-disclosure agreements and non-compete clauses, Cameron helps businesses avoid costly disputes. He also provides strategic counsel to employers, helping them mitigate risks tied to state and federal claims related to discrimination and benefits disputes.

Cameron earned his Juris Doctorate from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis, where he excelled academically and developed a strong foundation in legal research and writing. During law school, he served as Business Editor for the University of Memphis Law Review; a two-term parliamentarian for the Black Law Student Association; a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; and a member of the Public Action Law Society. He was a Cecil C. Humphreys Law Fellow and a runner-up for Best Trial Brief in the 1L mock trial competition. Additionally, he received the Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Intellectual Property; Patent Law; Trademark and Unfair Competition; U.C.C. Sales; U.C.C. Secured Transactions; and Criminal Procedure.

Cameron’s passion for the law was sparked at a young age after playing a defense attorney in a middle school play—a moment that solidified his desire to advocate for others. Even as an undergraduate studying neuroscience and psychology, his focus remained on research and writing, which translated directly to resolving legal questions and becoming a better advocate for those in need.

A Memphis native, Cameron has a range of interests that keep him rooted in his community and beyond. He enjoys playing bass guitar, trail riding on his dirt bike, and staying sharp with his ping pong skills—a sport in which he holds a collegiate intramural doubles championship title. Cameron is also an active supporter of Team USA in rock climbing and serves as a Level III nationally certified judge for USA Climbing, helping judge National Team Trials for many years.

Cameron’s dedication to his clients, combined with his legal expertise and broad interests, allows him to bring a thoughtful, well-rounded approach to every case he handles.

Clerkships
The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
The Honorable John T. Fowlkes, Jr.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Externship)
The Honorable Bernice B. Donald