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Associate

Portrait of Erica Russell
in San Francisco
3 Embarcadero Center
20th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-4004

What I do:
My practice focuses primarily on advising privately held companies on equity compensation and employee benefits matters – including the design and implementation of compensation arrangements, as well as executive and equity compensation issues arising through mergers, acquisitions and other transformative corporate events. 

Why Cooley:
We are truly invested in our clients and helping them succeed.   

What my clients value:
My practical, thoughtful solutions to complex problems, along with my responsiveness and market knowledge 

Likes:
Trail running, being with my family (which includes my husband, three kids and two dogs), traveling, champagne, all things outdoors, watching stand-up comedy  

Great reads
“21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari

I root for:
USC Trojans, Manchester United and all the sports teams my kids are on