Overview

Russell Anderson’s business and technology practice focuses on assisting clients accomplish “what’s next” – whether “next” is a new mobile app, marketing campaign or a merger. In particular, Russ has significant experience advising clients in the software, e-commerce, marketing, market research, healthcare and biotechnology industries. Russ's strength is partnering with clients, frequently in the role of outside general counsel, to help them achieve their goals.

Russ is a Member in Pullman & Comley’s Business and Finance practice. His general business practice includes representing clients in the structure and consummation of mergers and acquisitions, joint venture, and financing transactions. Additionally, he is experienced in both for-profit and nonprofit corporate formation and governance matters.

Clients rely on Russ to review, draft and negotiate license agreements for software and other common technology contracts for mobile applications, software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, websites and APIs. Russ also counsels clients regarding the registration, protection and licensing of trademarks and copyrights. As artificial intelligence products have swarmed the market, Russ has been helping clients understand how to deploy these services in a way that protects his clients’ interests and complies with existing and new laws that govern the use of AI. 

Russ has notable experience in the marketing and advertising industries, as well as in market research and data analytics. In the marketing and advertising field, Russ assists clients to structure compliant advertising and promotions, including sweepstakes and contests. He has experience in negotiating agreements between advertisers and agencies. Russ has presented on several occasions to the American Association of Advertising Agencies (the 4As).  In the area of market research and data analytics, Russ has represented a wide range of firms in industry, and previously served as outside governmental affairs counsel to the largest trade group for market research businesses in the United States. He is a regular presenter to the Insights Association’s General Counsel and Privacy Officer Forums.  

Russ’ health care practice embraces providers’ growing use of technology, as he represents physicians, hospitals and home health care agencies on matters related to software, contracts and intellectual property, as well as regulatory compliance. Clients also include pharmaceutical, medical device, and mobile health-related entities. As outside general counsel to a pharmaceutical contract manufacturer, Russ has drafted and negotiated numerous contracts common in the pharmaceutical industry, such as product development and commercial supply agreements.

As Russ counsels clients that collect and use large amounts of personal data, he understands the expansive web of state, federal and international privacy and data protection regulations, including questions regarding privacy policies and procedures; security breaches; the Connecticut Data Privacy Act(CTDPA); California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state privacy laws; HIPAA; FERPA; cross-border data transfers and processing (including GDPR compliance); and email and telemarketing regulation.

Office

  • Bridgeport
    850 Main Street
    P.O. Box 7006
    Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006
  • Professional Affiliations

    Insights Association

    Honors & Recognitions

    Named a Moffly Media Top Lawyer in Fairfield County, 2021, 2023 and 2024 - Technology Virtual

    Named a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in 2009, 2010, 2018 and 2019 in the area of Business/Corporate

    Bar and Court Admissions

    • Connecticut

    Education

    College of William & Mary, Marshall Wythe School of Law, J.D., 2004

    Wesleyan University, B.A., with high honors, 2001

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