Russell Yankwitt, founder and managing partner of Yankwitt LLP, has been selected to serve on Law360’s New York Editorial Advisory Board. With more than 25 years of experience in New York state and federal courts, Russell brings a deep understanding of the state’s complex legal landscape.
As the leader of Yankwitt LLP, Russell has built a reputation for handling high-stakes cases throughout New York. Before founding Yankwitt LLP, Russell served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted federal civil cases, and as a litigator at global law firm Skadden LLP. He also serves as President-Elect of the Federal Bar Council, underscoring his deep commitment to advancing the legal profession.
Law360’s Editorial Advisory Boards help shape the publication’s coverage of key legal issues. Russell’s experience and leadership will provide valuable insight, strengthening Law 360’s reporting on critical legal matters in New York.