Ben Russell

Ben Russell is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Counsel at Thompson Hine LLP since December 2021, focusing on public and private securities offerings, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. Prior to this role, Ben held the position of General Counsel at Shepherd's Finance, LLC from May 2020 to December 2021, and worked as an Associate Attorney at Nelson Mullins from April 2015 to May 2020, representing clients in various securities and corporate matters. Additional experience includes roles at Kaufman, Miller & Forman, P.C., and internships at prestigious judicial entities. Ben Russell earned a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law and holds a BBA and BA in Finance, Political Science, and Spanish from the University of Oklahoma.