Brian Russell

Brian Russell is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel (Americas) at Billerud since April 2022. Previously, Brian held the position of Assistant General Counsel at Verso Corporation from June 2015 to March 2022, providing comprehensive legal support across IT, logistics, manufacturing, and sourcing departments, and overseeing equity incentive plans and SEC compliance. Prior experience includes a role as Partner Attorney at Husch Blackwell, where Brian advised clients in the Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation sectors on corporate and legal matters, and as an Attorney at Baker Donelson, focusing on litigation across various areas. Brian earned a J.D. from The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Dayton.