Russell T. Gorkin is counsel in the Litigation Department. He focuses on helping clients successfully resolve their most complex and high-stakes disputes, including contract disputes and related business torts, and bankruptcy-related matters.

Russell regularly appears before federal and state trial and appellate courts and arbitral tribunals, and is highly regarded for his legal reasoning and ability to persuade through both written and oral advocacy.

Credentials

Education

  • Cornell University, B.S., 2005
  • Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2012, magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Clerkships

  • HonorableRobin S. Rosenbaum, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • HonorableGeorge B. Daniels, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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