Ms Robin Russell > Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
600 TRAVIS, SUITE 4200
HOUSTON, TX 77002
TEXAS
United States

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

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represents a variety of clients both in-and-out-of-court for services in restructuring and reorganizations, including representing plaintiffs and defendants in bankruptcy-related litigation. The firm deals with a range of industries including the retail, health care, entertainment and technology, as well as indenture trustees. Richmond-based Tyler Brown co-head’s the practice with Timothy (Tad) Davidson II in Houston, both of whom are skilled in Chapter 11 reorganizations, with expertise handling both creditors and debtors. Robin Russell , who is also situated in Houston, covers bankruptcy litigation as well as financial transactions.