Robert Russell

Robert Russell advises businesses, investors, and individuals on complex domestic and international tax matters. His practice includes tax planning, cross-border transactions, business structuring, tax advisory matters, and tax controversies. He works with clients to identify practical solutions to complex tax problems and to navigate an increasingly sophisticated tax environment.

In addition to many years advising clients in private practice, Robert has served in several different government roles, including the Internal Revenue Service's Large Business & International Division, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Tax Policy, and the Joint Committee on Taxation of the United States Congress. That experience provides a distinctive perspective on the development, interpretation, administration, and enforcement of federal tax law.

At the IRS, Robert worked on multinational tax issues and large-business examinations. At Treasury, he prepared technical explanations supporting U.S. tax treaty negotiations and international tax policy initiatives. At the Joint Committee on Taxation, he advised Congress on proposed tax legislation and tax policy matters. He has also testified before the House Small Business Committee on international aspects of tax simplification and reform.

Having advised clients in private practice and worked within the principal federal institutions involved in tax administration and policymaking, Robert brings both practical and governmental perspectives to client matters. Whether advising on a transaction, evaluating a planning opportunity, addressing a compliance issue, or resolving a tax dispute, he helps clients understand not only the technical requirements of the law but also the broader framework in which tax decisions are made.

Robert teaches in the University of California, Irvine Graduate Tax Program and previously taught International Tax Controversies at Georgetown University Law Center. He provides pro bono service through the Public Law Center's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic in Santa Ana and was recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Volunteer by ONEOC.

Robert is admitted to practice law in California and the District of Columbia.