Attorney Mark J. Russo, Esq.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Maine School of Law, Portland,
Maine (May 2002)
- Summer Law and Extern Programs, Universidad de Guanajuato,
Mexico (2001)
- Summer Law Program, Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires,
Argentina (2000)
- Recipient of Wernick Award for Legal Writing
- President, Latinos/Latinas Law Student Association
- B.A, cum laude, Classics/Literature, University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, Ohio (May 1972)
Experience
Graphel, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio (1977-99)
President/CEO 1990-99; Executive Vice President 1986-90; Plant
Manager 1982-86; Machinist 1977-82
- As President, managed sales, distribution, business development,
consignment machining, engineering, quality control, and finance/administration
for a $16 million business specializing in high-quality customized
tool fabrication and distribution of fabrication materials (sole
supplier worldwide for General Motors, General Electric, and
Parker).
- Doubled business volume over a ten-year period, primarily
through expansion in international markets, including development
of distributorships in México, Central America and long-term
relationships with German, Korean and other overseas trading
companies.
- Personally researched foreign markets, networked extensively,
and represented the company at trade shows. Acquired at least
a basic competency in three languages, and studied culture and
literature extensively prior to initiating contacts in overseas
markets.
- Upgraded and standardized the company’s business processes;
developed professional engineering and quality assurance staffs
to manage process control and continuous improvement critical
in a highly competitive industry sensitive to cost, quality,
and flexibility.
- Managed a workforce of 120 with diverse skill sets: managers,
engineers, sales representatives, and highly skilled through
unskilled machinists and production staff.
Volunteer Activity / Community Service
- Volunteer, Farm Labor & Native American Division, Pine
Tree Legal Assistance, Portland, Maine
- Currently assist in representation of foreign or Native American
migrant/ seasonal workers on labor and immigration issues, and
general representation of Spanish-speaking clients.
- Member, League of United Latin American Citizens, Portland,
Maine
- Co-leader, University of Cincinnati Health Outreach, Celestún
and Kochul, Yucatán (1996 & 1997)
- Initiated, planned, and managed two programs for routine health
screenings and preventive education for rural Hispanic and Mayan
populations. Conducted needs assessment interviews with local
residents as the basis for program design; recruited and managed
health service teams, and participated in direct care and education.
Publications
- Russo, M.J., NAALC: A Tex-Mex Requiem for Labor Protection.
34 U MIAMI INTER-AM. L. REV., 51 (2002). Compared current and
historical labor law and labor relations in the US and Mexico
and evaluated NAALC’s effectiveness in protecting labor
in both countries.
- Russo, M.J., The Tension Between the Need and Exploitation
of Migrant Workers: Using MSAWPA’s Legislative Intent to
Find a Balanced Remedy. 7 MICH. J. RACE & L., 195 (2001).
Analyzed treatment of migrant workers in Maine Federal District
Court in comparison with other US Districts.
Other Qualifications
- Currently licensed to practice law in both the State and
Federal Courts in Maine.
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