Atty. Russell S. Light

Atty. Russell S. Light

Mr. Russell S.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell S. Light at a glance

Russell S. Light is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, ip, tax, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001), District of Columbia (2002), and New York (2009). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2001) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Electrical, 1998). Active member of District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Russell S. Light is a lawyer practicing debt collection, intellectual property, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Russell practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Russell S. Light's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Russell S. Light handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell S. Light

Where is Russell S. Light's law office located?
Russell S. Light's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell S. Light handle?
Russell S. Light focuses on business, ip, tax, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Russell S. Light practiced law?
Russell S. Light has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Russell S. Light go to law school?
Russell S. Light earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S. Electrical, 1998).
How can I contact Russell S. Light for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2001
B.S. Electrical
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2009

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