David Russell's practice encompasses a variety of complex commercial matters, with an emphasis on white collar crime. Mr. Russell regularly litigates in the federal courts at both the district and appellate level, representing a wide variety of clients ranging from international financial institutions to American citizens killed or injured in terrorist attacks abroad. He has also participated in numerous internal investigations in response to, or anticipation of, government inquiries.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Russell clerked for the Honorable Thomas L. Parker of the Western District of Tennessee. He graduated from Cornell Law School and served on the senior boards of the Cornell Journal of Law & Public Policy and Moot Court team.
Experience
- Former bank executive in a cross-border investigation conducted by DOJ and SEC regarding allegations of money laundering in the bank’s Eastern European branch.
- American citizens in a suit against the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestine Authority for injuries sustained in terrorist attacks.
- Federal prisoner in a Bivens claim involving a matter of first impression before the Southern District of New York and Second Circuit.
Perspectives
July 30, 2021
Nothing New: Sixth Circuit Rejects Suit Against Rite Aid Under the Public Disclosure Bar
Qui Notes: Unlocking the False Claims Act
July 26, 2021
Bringing Home the (Davis) Bacon—Third Circuit Applies FCA Amendment Retroactively to Wage Dispute
Qui Notes: Unlocking the False Claims Act
March 5, 2021
Life During COVID-19: SDNY Orders Video Testimony for Witness in Criminal Trial
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement
December 14, 2020
They Can't Be Serious! Can They Really Make You Travel To Testify in a Criminal Trial During a Pandemic?
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement
August 13, 2020
Raising the (c)(2)(A) Bar: Senior Senator Seeks to Require Department of Justice to Meet Higher Standard in Dismissing False Claims Act Cases
Qui Notes: Unlocking the False Claims Act
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Credentials
Education
- JD, Cornell Law School, 2017
- BA, University of Iowa, 2009
Admissions
- New York
- US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
Clerkships
- US District Court, Western District of Tennessee, The Honorable Thomas L. Parker