Russell Riviere

Russell Riviere serves as the General Counsel at Karma Automotive since December 2023. Prior to this role, Riviere was a Partner at Bagula, Riviere, Coates and Associates, LLP from March 2016 to November 2023, focusing on business, transactional, asset protection, and estate planning law. Riviere also held a partnership at Olins Riviere Coates and Bagula between August 2011 and February 2016, with a similar legal focus. Early career experience includes serving as a Managing Partner in the Transactional Department at The Watkins Firm, a Litigation Associate at Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, and various litigation roles at firms specializing in business, employment, and securities law. Riviere began legal training as a Judicial Law Clerk for Judge Daniel Tobin at the San Diego Superior Court. Educational credentials include a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and a BA in English and Philosophy from the University of Florida.