Partner, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

Russell is head of Skadden’s Los Angeles office, representing a wide variety of clients in commercial litigation disputes in federal and state courts. Russell has earned a reputation as an adept litigator with experience litigating some of the most high-profile cases in the sports and entertainment field. He has repeatedly been named as a leading lawyer by Chambers USA and last year was named a Top Antitrust Lawyer in California by the Daily Journal. Russell serves as a member of Skadden’s Policy Committee, the firm’s governing body. He holds a JD from Columbia University School of Law.

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