Renee Russell

Renee R. Russell, Esq. is a well regarded Trial Attorney practicing Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family Law throughout NYC and NJ. Led by her commitment to her clients' best interests, Renee R. Russell, Esq. has also developed a comprehensive mediation practice for clients whose matters are best suited for this alternative to litigation. A former Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s office, Ms. Russell leverages her intimate knowledge of the criminal justice system and its many parts to secure her clients' rights and advance their interests, always ready to take the case to trial while exploring feasible alternatives. A former investment banker, business development executive and corporate strategist, Renee Russell applies her commitment to exceptional client service including effective communication and creative problem solving in her tailored approach to each and every case. A hands-on mom, a sister, a daughter, a niece, a cousin, a friend, and entrepreneur, Renee’s passion and compassion will guide you through the process ensuring justice and seeking the optimal resolution for you and your family. “We are most vulnerable when faced with criminal charges or undergoing sensitive changes in our family life, it is during these times that access to an efficient, effective and reliable advocate is most critical. I will go to bat for you and always be guided by your best interest.” -–Renee

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EDNY

New Jersey

Since 2006

New York

Since 2007

SDNY

Pool Attorney

New Jersey Office of Parental Representation

2014 - Current

In addition to my private cases, I serve as a pool attorney for NJ's Office of the Public Defender's, Office of Parental Representation throughout Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. I defend Parents accused by DYFS of abuse and/or neglect (Title 9) and where DYFS is attempting to terminate a Parent's custodial rights (Title 30).

Mediator

NYC Family Court Mediation Panel

2013 - Current

In addition to my private practice, I serve as a Mediator for NYC's Family Courts. I assist families, referred by the Court to mediation, in negotiating the terms of their child custody and visitation arrangements.

Manager, Business Development

Burford Group ( Capital)

2010 - 2011

Assistant District Attorney

Kings County District Attorney's Office

2007 - 2009

Corporate Strategy Associate

Time Warner

2000 - 2002

Corporate Finance Analyst

Goldman Sachs

1999 - 2000

Howard University School of Law

J.D. (2006) | LAW

2003 - 2006

Honors: cum laude, Top 6% (#8 in class of 145); Recipient, Three Year Full Tuition Merit Scholarship; 2005 Recipient, Dean's Public Interest Fellowship; CALI Award Recipient for Torts I, Constitutional Law II, Evidence, Professional Responsibility, and Critical Race Theory

Activities: Student Attorney, Criminal Justice Clinic; Member, Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy Moot Court; Certified Legal Intern and Recipient, ABA Judicial Clerkship, Law Offices of Bennett H. Brummer, Miami’s Public Defender; Law Clerk, The Public Defender Service, Washington, DC; Law Clerk, Arnold & Porter

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

B.S. (1999) | Finance and Entrepreneurial Management

1995 - 1998

President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Peer Mentor, Big Brother/Big Sister Program; Tutor, W. Phila. Tutoring Project & America Reads; Intern, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity; Summer Analyst positions with Goldman Sachs’s Corporate Finance Group and the Principal Transactions Group at Credit Suisse First Boston

N.Y. Peace Institute

Mediator

2012 - Current

New York State Bar  # 4455077

Member

2007 - Current

Family & Divorce Mediation Council

2012 - 2014

The New York State Council on Divorce Mediation

2012 - 2014

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2013