New Associate
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russell.plato@ropesgray.com
I'm an associate in the Litigation department at Ropes & Gray; I work in the Boston office. Since joining the firm, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of matters, including an SEC enforcement action, a criminal prosecution, and several civil litigations. Ropes & Gray's commitment to diversity and inclusive environment was an important factor in my decision to join the firm, and my experience thus far has confirmed the strength of that commitment.
I received my B.A. in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2004. During a break from undergraduate studies, I worked for three years at a dot-com company in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After returning to college and receiving my degree, I attended the New York University School of Law and graduated in 2007. While in law school, I served as Senior Executive Editor of the N.Y.U. Law Review. Between graduating from law school and joining Ropes, I clerked for Judge Peter W. Hall of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
I'm originally from the suburbs of Boston, but I now live in the South End. During my free time, I enjoy trying out new restaurants and traveling.