Justin Russell grew up in Austin, Texas. He attended the University of Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government in 2018. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Norman Adrian Wiggins Campbell School of Law in 2024. During his time in law school, he earned book awards in Client Counseling and the law school’s Business Law Clinic. Justin also served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable R. Brooke Jackson in the U.S. District Court, District of Colorado. He was also a teaching assistant for the law school’s Business Law Clinic, served as the chairman of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and was a board member of the National Native American Law Students Association.

Justin is licensed in both North Carolina and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and is a member of the American Bar Association, National Native American Bar Association, and North Carolina Bar Association. Prior to joining Teague Campbell, Justin focused his practice on corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, contracts and negotiations, and other transactional matters. He supported a variety of financial institutions and other businesses in navigating the legal aspects of complex deals. Clients in the technology and financial sectors benefited from Justin’s prior experience as an account manager for a multinational technology company, where he worked closely with financial institutions to meet their business needs. He also served as a research affiliate for The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, where he gained experience analyzing complex aggregate data and evaluating methodologies for agriculture technology and innovation. His understanding of financial operations, combined with his experience in technology-driven industries, allows him to bring a well-rounded perspective to legal matters.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, hiking 14ers in Colorado, taking care of his Golden Irish, Archie, and cheering on his Texas Longhorns. His commitment to community involvement is highlighted by his involvement with the Triangle Native American Society and serving as an advisor to the National Native American Law Students Association.