Russell is among the most experienced wireless communications attorneys in the country. Unique among his peers, Russell assists clients on federal legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. He analyzes legislation on behalf of clients, participates in proceedings before the FCC and other federal agencies, negotiates spectrum agreements, and represents wireless providers in spectrum auctions. He is also frequently consulted on matters involving US spectrum use and policy.
Whether they are in the middle of a transaction with difficult regulatory issues, working with Congress on legislative drafting, or securing critical operational authority, clients value Russell’s accessibility and ability to find creative solutions. He works with major telecommunications providers, trade associations, equipment manufacturers, public safety organizations, and entrepreneurs proposing new products or services.
Russell provides advice to all participants in the robocall/robotext ecosystem. He assists those that make calls, such as health care providers, utilities and vendors on how to structure messaging campaign. He also provides guidance on the appropriate wording for terms and conditions accepted by call recipients. He also counsels communications providers on call handling, including call blocking obligations.
Before joining the firm, Russell was a partner and head of the telecommunications department in the Washington office of a major Chicago-based law firm, where he represented users and providers of telecommunications services and equipment. Previously, he was the executive director and president of the American SMR Network Association, Inc., where he established offices of a national trade association representing a segment of the wireless telecommunications industry.
viewpoints
Telephone and Texting Compliance News — November 2023
November 30, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin, Joshua Briones, Esteban Morales
Telephone and Texting Compliance News — October 2023
October 31, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
Telephone and Texting Compliance: Commission Takes Steps to Remove Noncompliant Providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database While Reinstating Another
October 31, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
Telephone and Texting Compliance: Commission to Consider Rules Limiting Access to Numbering Resources to Curb Spoofing
October 31, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
Telephone and Texting Compliance: Commission Takes Another Step to Shut Down Repeat Violator
October 31, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
Telephone and Texting Compliance News — August 2023
August 31, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FTC Hikes Do-Not-Call Access Fees; FCC Re-Selects USTelecom-Led Industry Traceback Group as Registered Consortium, Sets New Record for Robocall and Spoofing Fine
August 31, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
Telephone and Texting Compliance News — July 2023
July 26, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin, Joshua Briones, Crystal Lopez
Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Commission Sets Effective Date for New Rules, Congress Introduces Legislation to Expand FCC Enforcement Authority, the FCC Joins "Operation Stop Scam Calls"
July 26, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Commission Seeks to Clarify and Codify Calling Consent Requirements
June 30, 2023 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin
News & Press
Mintz Practice Groups and Attorneys Garner Top Rankings in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
June 12, 2020
Mintz Attorney Russell H. Fox to Speak at 2013 mHealth Summit
December 09, 2013
Events & Speaking
Robocalling and Robotexts: What Consent is Necessary and Recent Changes in FCC Regulation
MyLawCLE
Virtual Event
Five Steps to 5G: Prepping for the Next Generation
3580 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130
Russell is among the most experienced wireless communications attorneys in the country. Unique among his peers, Russell assists clients on federal legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. He analyzes legislation on behalf of clients, participates in proceedings before the FCC and other federal agencies, negotiates spectrum agreements, and represents wireless providers in spectrum auctions. He is also frequently consulted on matters involving US spectrum use and policy.
Recognition & Awards
Recommended by the Legal 500 United States for Telecom & Broadcast: Regulatory (2017 – 2023)
Best Lawyers in America: Communications Law (2019 – 2024)
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Russell is among the most experienced wireless communications attorneys in the country. Unique among his peers, Russell assists clients on federal legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. He analyzes legislation on behalf of clients, participates in proceedings before the FCC and other federal agencies, negotiates spectrum agreements, and represents wireless providers in spectrum auctions. He is also frequently consulted on matters involving US spectrum use and policy.
Involvement
- Member, Federal Communications Bar Association
- Fellow, Radio Club of America