Gesmer Updegrove LLP

Corporate

Partner

Russ is a critical part of your team. Russ Schlossbach is a dedicated member of the client team, focused on helping clients concentrate on what they love—growing their businesses. With a wealth of experience representing over 200 emerging and mid-growth technology companies, trade associations, and universities, he offers practical legal advice and business insights that drive decision-making and resolve complex issues.

Russ concentrates his practice in general corporate law, intellectual property licensing, contracts, compliance, payments industry, and a variety of other services for high-tech companies and technology standard-setting organizations. He advises privately held and venture-backed firms, non-profits, and individual entrepreneurs on various matters, including intellectual property, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and entity formation. Russ excels in negotiating and drafting various technology-related agreements, including intellectual property licenses, development contracts, and certification programs. Additionally, Russ provides counsel on complex financial transactions such as venture capital funding, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

English

Boston Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

Boston University School of Law, J.D.

University of Michigan, B.A., Philosophy and Political Science