Ryan Lichtenstein attended the University of Alabama, where he received his B.S. in Accounting in 2014 and his Masters in Tax Accounting in 2016. Before attending law school, he worked as a CPA in Birmingham.

At Cumberland, Ryan received the CALI Scholar of Merit Awards for Criminal Law, Real Property, Business Organizations, Federal Income Taxation I, Constitutional Law I, Taxation of Business Entities, and State and Local Taxation. 

Outside of school, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, fly fishing, and going to concerts. He also serves on the junior board for Preschool Partners.