Richard Donald Russo

Background

Russo, Richard Donald was born on June 5, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Franklin and Jean Marie (Vezzani) Russo.

Education

Bachelor of Science, DePaul University, 1974; Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School, 1978.

Career

Assistant state's attorney, Cook County State's Attorney, Chicago, 1978-1985; principal, partner, Richard D. Russo & Associations, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, since 1985. Instructor American Institute Paralegal, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, since 1987. Police investigator Chicago (Illinois) Police Department, 1973-1978.

Achievements

• Bar: Illinois 1978, Federal Trial Bar 1980, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1980.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago Bar Association, Justinian Society Lawyers (DuPage chapter president, vice president, treasurer & secretary since 1987).

Connections

Father:

John Franklin Russo

Mother:

Jean Marie (Vezzani) Russo