LEAD ATTORNEY

Relentless is led by Attorney Kyle Mothershead. With over twenty years of experience and a lengthy track record of success, Mr. Mothershead is regarded by many as the best attorney in middle Tennessee for litigating federal constitutional rights claims involving the justice system.

Mr. Mothershead graduated from Vanderbilt Law School in 2002 with several honors, then clerked for United States Middle District of Tennessee Judge Aleta Trauger. Declining the opportunity to seek work with one of the big “white shoe” firms, Mr. Mothershead followed his heart and spent the next eight and a half years as a Metro Nashville public defender. In that role Mr. Mothershead represented both adults and children, and built his core litigation skills and values through countless hours of courtroom experience dedicated to the sacred task of representing others.

In 2012, Mr. Mothershead started his own practice. Over the course of the next decade Mr. Mothershead scored several major successes in federal constitutional rights litigation, most notably by serving as lead counsel in the Rutherford County juvenile arrest and detention class action that later received nationwide attention thanks to the award-winning NY Times podcast “The Kids of Rutherford County". In 2021, Mr. Mothershead founded Relentless as a boutique firm focused on holding the justice system accountable to the Constitution.

Mr. Mothershead resides in Brentwood with his twins, Paul and Cassidy. Mr. Mothershead is extremely dedicated to his children, and spends as much time as he can with them when not leading Relentless.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Associate Attorney Aaron Rothbaum joined Relentless Advocacy in 2024. He has worked with Mr. Mothershead on a variety of federal constitutional cases. Mr. Rothbaum has successfully represented clients as lead attorney in federal constitutional cases, with a particular focus on false arrests. Mr. Rothbaum also handles state civil and state criminal defense cases.

Mr. Rothbaum graduated Vanderbilt Law School in 2017, where he had been a member of the Vanderbilt Law Review as well as a research assistant for professor Robert Mikos. As a law student, Mr. Rothbaum also interned for Mr. Mothershead, doing excellent work for Mr. Mothershead’s clients and laying the foundation for a long-term professional relationship. After graduating Vanderbilt, Mr. Rothbaum clerked for a year with Justice Cornelia A. Clark of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Following that, Mr. Rothbaum practiced criminal defense with the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender’s office for just over five years. During those years Mr. Rothbaum handled countless criminal cases ranging from minor misdemeanors to the most serious felonies, and gained extensive courtroom, litigation, and negotiating experience.

In addition to his intellectual acumen and courtroom experience, Mr. Rothbaum is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Rothbaum credits his skill to a combination of study and his wife, who is originally from Peru. In their leisure time, Mr. Rothbaum and his wife enjoy travel, hiking Tennessee’s parks, gardening, and spending time at home with their cat.

PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

Britany Gonzalez is a paralegal assistant at Relentless Law where she works closely with clients throughout the litigation process. She graduated from Lipscomb University in 2022, where she earned her degree in Law, Justice, and Society with a minor in Political Science. Deeply committed to the pursuit of justice, Britany is passionate about building a career in the legal field and aspires to become an attorney to further amplify her impact and dedication to the law.

Britany has hands-on experience in immigration law, having worked as a paralegal where she supported attorneys with legal research, client communication, and case management. In this role, she provided compassionate and effective support to clients, assisting them in both English and Spanish.

Prior to that role, Britany worked with the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) in Nashville, where she engaged directly with community members and supported a variety of civic engagement initiatives. Her goal is to continue advocating for underserved communities while deepening her expertise in the legal field.

STAFF PARALEGAL

A proud Tennessean, Elli Paul was born in Memphis but has called Nashville home since 2008. She graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Ethics and worked in homeless outreach for nearly a decade. She then transitioned to a role as Investigator for the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, continuing her love for public service and sharpening an interest in civil rights before joining the team at Relentless Advocacy.

Elli enjoys cats, cooking, morning walks, traveling, video games, and music of all genres.

PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

Shana Singleton is a Paralegal Assistant at Relentless Law, where she provides litigation support with a focus on organization, research, communication, and problem-solving. She is currently a 3L at Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, working toward her goal of becoming an attorney.

Prior to entering the legal field, Shana proudly served in the United States Army, where she developed discipline, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service. Motivated by a passion for combatting injustices, she strives to create meaningful change within her community for the betterment of society while advancing the firm’s mission of relentless advocacy.