Background
Russo, James Michael was born on February 22, 1959 in Providence.
Russo, James Michael was born on February 22, 1959 in Providence.
Bachelor, Providence College, 1981. Juris Doctor, Suffolk University, 1984.
Law clerk Rhode Island Superior Court, Warwick, 1985-1986, law clerk, chief justice, 1986. Attorney-at-law Marzilli & Lanni, 1987-1989. Assistant city solicitor City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1986-1992.
Private practice, 1989-1993. Legal counsel Rhode Island House Corps. Committee, 1991-1992.
Chief of staff Lieutenant Governor Bob Weygand, 1993-1996. Campaign manager Weygand Committee, 1996. Chief of staff to Republican Robert A Weygand United States House Representatives, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1997.
Senior political associate Douglas Fulmer & Associates, Nashville. Campaign manager Weygard for Senate, 2000.