A track record built over decades — from government service and Olympic licensing to pro bono recognition and international legal plans. Russell Law Group's achievements reflect a firm that operates at the highest levels of law and public life.
Jeffrey C. Ko, Esq. received The Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services to the Community from The State Bar of California for exceptional service to underserved communities.
Jeffrey C. Ko, Esq. received the Presidential (White House) Public Policy Program Award in recognition of his contributions to public policy and government relations.
Jeffrey C. Ko, Esq. was recognized by the City of Los Angeles and Mayor Tom Bradley with the Outstanding Community Award for civic leadership and community service.
Jeffrey C. Ko, Esq. received the Outstanding Service Award from the Los Angeles Board of Education for sustained advisory contributions and service.
Michael P. Mallery, Esq. has maintained a Martindale-Hubbell AV 5.0 Peer Rating since 1995 — the highest possible peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Michael P. Mallery, Esq. has been recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as a Top 1% attorney since 2015.
Michael P. Mallery, Esq. was selected to the Super Lawyers list for Northern California in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Robert K. Kent, Esq. negotiated licensing agreements for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics on behalf of Melanie Taylor Kent, Ltd., alongside licensors including Disney, Turner Entertainment, LucasFilm, and Universal Studios.
Dennis M. Russell founded LawAmerica, Inc. and contracted with the Philippines government under President Arroyo to provide a customized legal plan for approximately 2 million overseas workers internationally.
Robert K. Kent, Esq., as house counsel for Athletes Financial Services, Inc., represented approximately 200 professional athletes — primarily MLB players — and participated in the inaugural year of MLB Arbitration proceedings.
Dennis M. Russell produced a major live music and multimedia show at the Marina Hotel's main showroom on the Las Vegas Strip featuring the former Broadway cast of "Beatlemania," and promoted the Chuck Berry/Bo Diddley concert for American Express' national convention.
Michael P. Mallery, Esq. led the litigation team to the historic decertification of the United Farm Workers Union for the nation's largest stone fruit grower, managing proceedings before the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board, 5th District Court of Appeal, California Supreme Court, and two U.S. Supreme Court certiorari petitions.
Michael P. Mallery, Esq. orchestrated the acquisition and operational management of a $300M commercial real estate portfolio as CEO and General Counsel of Mercury TIC LLC, negotiating purchase agreements, lease structures, and overseeing property renovations.
Michael P. Mallery, Esq. is a published author with works appearing in 14 Pac. L.J. 1279 (1982–1983) and 67 Judicature 121 (1983–1984). Bernadette M. Stafford, Esq. has authored published articles on green building and construction law presented at conferences.
Russell Law Group's attorneys have served as advisors and consultants to the highest levels of government — including The White House, the California Governor's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, and the California Department of Economic and Business Development. This public service background informs every engagement and gives the firm a perspective that few private law firms can match.
Advisor and consultant at the highest levels of federal government across multiple administrations.
Provided legal counsel and advisory services in Sacramento to state-level executive leadership.
Advisory services and collaboration on high-profile federal legal matters across multiple districts.
Russell Law Group brings the same commitment to excellence to every client engagement that has earned us national recognition over four decades.
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