Robin Russell was a partner at the firm for more than 30 years. During that time, she served as Deputy Managing Partner of Hunton Andrew Kurth, managing partner of the Houston office of Andrews Kurth and co-chair of the bankruptcy practice. Upon reaching retirement age in 2026, she transitioned to the role of Special Counsel. She continues to advise on bankruptcy matters, principally in the area of oil & gas decommissioning and bonding.Robin is nationally recognized by Chambers USA as a Senior Statesperson in Texas bankruptcy. Chambers USA quotes clients who describe her as "strategic," "knowledgeable," "practical," and "a dean of the Bar." One client described her as "able to view issues from multiple perspectives, analyze quickly and propose optimal solutions."Robin has been with the firm for 38 years and during that time served in numerous leadership positions and on numerous firmwide committees. Robin is a fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy, a member of the American Arbitration Association Commercial Panel of Neutrals and is a frequent speaker on financial transactions, restructuring, and energy-related topics. Robin has been both a consulting and testifying expert witness on customary practices in loan documentation and restructuring. Prior to joining the firm, she clerked for the Supreme Court of Texas.

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Education
LLM, Banking Law Studies, Boston University School of Law, 1993

JD, Baylor Law School, cum laude, Highest Ranking Graduate, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Baylor Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, 1986

BS, International Trade, Texas Tech University, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, magna cum laude, Mortar Board, Student Government Senator, 1983

Evans v. J. Stiles, Inc.: The Need for a Blueprint in Texas Homebuyer Protection, 37 Baylor L. Rev. 57

Practicing Law in the "New Age": The 1988 Amendments to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, 19 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 881

2019 Retail Industry Year in Review

Disclosure to Investors Regarding Financial Distress, Straightline

Exclusive Content Provider Thomson Reuters' Practical Law Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Local Rules Tool Kit

Late Is Never Better! Timeline to Protect Your Contract in a Market Downturn, Straightline

Maximizing Estate Value Through Effective Economic Litigation Analysis, Norton's 1998 Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law at 21, The West Group

Risks and Rewards of Serving on a Nonprofit Board: Things to Think About Before You Say "Yes", Straightline

Texas Practice Guide: Creditors' Rights, Thomson Reuters

Texas Practice Guide: Financial Transactions, Volumes 2 and 3, Thomson Reuters

Texas Problem Loan Guide, Texas Bankers' Association

Texas Real Estate Lending Guide, 3rd edition, Texas Bankers' Association

Texas Secured Lending Guide, Texas Bankers' Association

The Texas Account Documentation Guide, Texas Bankers Association

Understanding The Risks of Directing an Institution in Financial Distress, Chapter 5, Handbook for Directors of Financial Institutions, Edward Elgar Publishing

What We Learned From Merging Two Century-Old Law Firms, Houston Business Journal