CHRISTIN RUSSELL

Christin Russell is an attorney in Kubicki Draper’s West Palm Beach Office. She recently joined the firm in January 2012, bringing with her an expertise in labor and employment law. Originally from Long Island, New York, Christin developed a passion for this field long before becoming a lawyer. Her experiences interning in human resources influenced her choice of majors at Fairfield University in Connecticut, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication, with a minor in Business Management.

After graduating from Fairfield, Christin developed an interest in the legal aspect of employment law and labor relations while working in human resources for an insurance company, a position in which she served for three years after college. She decided to go to law school at Hofstra University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor, with a concentration in labor and employment law. Among her honors in law school, Christin served as a Senior Articles Editor for the Hofstra Journal of International Business and Law.

Following law school, Christin was admitted to the New York Bar, as well as, the Florida Bar, and she is also admitted to practice in all of Florida’s federal United States District Courts. She has advanced her expertise in the area of human resources by becoming a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. Before joining Kubicki Draper, Christin practiced for four years with a labor and employment law boutique firm, where she specialized in representing employers.

Christin’s experience, especially from working in human resources, gives her a unique insight into an employer’s perspective and legal needs. For Christin, the most rewarding part of her practice is being able to develop relationships with her clients, understand their needs, and craft solutions to the problems they face in litigation, as well as the daily challenges they face in keeping up and complying with ever-changing government regulations. Christin enjoys educating clients both regarding the litigation process and regulatory compliance, and she has contributed to a number of continuing education seminars on employment law topics.

On a more personal note, Christin gives back to her community and indulges her love for animals by volunteering for and supporting organizations that train service dogs and place them with persons who have disabilities but cannot afford a service dog. Christin is also an avid sports fan and an aspiring gourmet cook. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog Kayla, a Black Lab mix she adopted from the Palm Beach County Animal Shelter.