Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Robin Russell

Robin Russell

Work Department

Bankruptcy

Position

Partner and Deputy Managing Partner of the Firm

Career

Robin’s practice combines a depth of experience in bankruptcy restructuring and litigation with acquisitions of assets from debtors and related financial transactions. She has extensive experience in the energy sector and represents clients throughout the US in in-and out-of-court corporate restructuring and reorganization as well as providing strategic advice to corporate clients and independent boards on legal risks associated with divestitures, recapitalizations, counterparty insolvency and the structuring of corporate acquisitions to minimize economic risks in the event of a counterparty’s subsequent financial distress. She has served as an expert witness in matters involving loan and restructuring documentation as well as insurance coverage for financial institutions. She is on the American Arbitration Association commercial panel of neutrals.

Memberships

Center for Women in the Law, The University of Texas School of Law (Founder) Texas Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section Houston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section/HBA Equal Access Large Firm Champion Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow) The College of the State Bar of Texas Baylor Law Alumni Association (Life Member) Baylor Law Review Alumni Association (Life Member) American Inns of Court – Arthur L. Moller/David B. Foltz, Jr. Chapter (Master of the Bench)

Education

LLM, 1993, Banking Law Studies, Boston University School of Law JD, 1986, cum laude, Baylor Law School, Highest Ranking Graduate, Baylor Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities BS, 1983, magna cum laude, International Trade, Texas Tech University, Mortar Board, Student Government Senator, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities