Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Education
Duke University, LL.B., 1956, Order of the Coif; Willis Smith Award (highest academic average in graduating class); Editor-in-Chief, Duke Law Journal, 1955-56
Princeton University, Phi Beta Kappa
Profile
Russell Robinson is founder emeritus of the firm. He concentrated his practice in the areas of corporate and commercial law, securities, and charitable foundations and other nonprofit organizations.
Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, corporate/M&A, 2003-17
- The Best Lawyers in America, corporate governance, corporate, international trade and finance, mergers & acquisitions, 1983-2017; Charlotte International Trade and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year, 2012; Charlotte Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year, 2014
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, business/corporate, 2006-17
- Business North Carolina, Power 100 Icon, 2018-19
- North Carolina Chief Justice's Professionalism Award, 2018
- Mecklenburg Bar Foundation Ayscue Professionalism Award, 2006
- Business North Carolina, Legal Elite Hall of Fame, business law and corporate counsel
- The International Who’s Who of Corporate Governance Lawyers, 2006
- Judge John J. Parker Award, North Carolina Bar Association, 1993
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
News & Events
News
- Jan. 3, 2020
- Jan. 2, 2019
- March 12, 2018
- March 2, 2018
- Feb. 1, 2018
- Jan. 31, 2018
- Jan. 25, 2018
- Jan. 3, 2018
- May 31, 2017
- Jan. 26, 2017
- Jan. 4, 2017
- Eight Attorneys Named "Lawyer of the Year"Aug. 15, 2016
- June 2, 2016
- April 28, 2016
- March 11, 2016
- Jan. 27, 2016
- Jan. 5, 2016
- Aug. 18, 2015
- May 28, 2015
- Jan. 21, 2015
- Jan. 8, 2015
- Firm Topped North Carolina Rankings in Eight Practice AreasAug. 19, 2014
- May 23, 2014
- Jan. 21, 2014
- Jan. 6, 2014
- Oct. 14, 2013
- Aug. 15, 2013
- Aug. 15, 2013
- May 24, 2013
- Six Shareholders Among State’s Top 100 Attorneys, Two in Top 10Jan. 18, 2013
- Jan. 7, 2013
- Aug. 23, 2012
- June 8, 2012
- May 21, 2012
- Seven Shareholders Among State’s Top 100 Attorneys, Two in Top 10Jan. 23, 2012
- Jan. 4, 2012
- Robinson Bradshaw Receives 14 Awards in 2012 RankingOct. 25, 2011
- Sept. 1, 2011
- Charlotte Firm Leads All Other N.C. Firms in Ranked Attorneys, No. 1 Practice Areas for Third-Straight YearJune 14, 2011
- Seven Shareholders Included Among State’s Top 100 Attorneys, Two in the Top 10Jan. 21, 2011
- Jan. 12, 2011
- Aug. 9, 2010
- Charlotte-Based Firm Again Recognized as State Leader in Eight Practice AreasJune 11, 2010
- Jan. 28, 2010
- Jan. 26, 2010
- Aug. 10, 2009
- June 18, 2009
- March 6, 2009
- Jan. 23, 2009
- Sept. 19, 2008
- June 14, 2008
- Jan. 23, 2008
- Sept. 7, 2007
- June 15, 2007
- Jan. 26, 2007
- Jan. 12, 2007
- Sept. 6, 2006
- June 2, 2006
- Jan. 18, 2006
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- American Law Institute, Member, 1987-present
- Business Corporation Act Drafting Committee, North Carolina General Statutes Commission, Chairman, 1968-73, 1985-91
- Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, Director, 1971-74 and 1986-89
- North Carolina Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1981-84; Executive Committee, 1981-82
- Mecklenburg County Bar, President, 1970-71
- American Bar Foundation Fellow
- Chief Justice’s Commission of the North Carolina Business Court
- Governor’s Commission on Business Laws and the Economy
Community Affiliations
- Duke University Law School, Board of Visitors, 1983-present
- UNC Charlotte Foundation, Board of Directors, 1997-present; Chairman, 1997-present
- YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Board of Trustees
- Greater Enrichment Program, Board of Directors
- North Carolina Humanities Council, Advisory Board
- The Duke Endowment, Trustee, 1987-present; Chairman of Board of Trustees, 2001-present; Chairman of Health Care and Child Care Divisions, 1990-2001
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Trustee, 1987-97; Chairman, 1989-97