Russell N. Stein is Chair of the firm's Corporate & Business law group. He concentrates his practice in corporate, real estate, employment and technology. Mr. Stein represents businesses in a variety of corporate, employment and real estate matters, including business formation, financings and mergers and acquisitions. He also frequently assists family businesses on succession and estate planning and implementation. His practice includes a substantial number of retail, food and hospitality clients including several growing restaurant chains. He also advises technology companies on intellectual property and licensing issues and was the lead counsel for Harmonix Music Systems, developer of Guitar hero and Rock Band, on its sale to MTV.

Mr. Stein has authored numerous business articles, is a frequent commentator in the press on relevant business issues as well as a sought-after speaker at industry events. He has also been a guest on business radio programs including Boston Based, Mind Your Own Business

Mr. Stein previously taught Business Planning for Boston University's Program for Financial Planners at Metropolitan College. He also was previously licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts.

Associations and Organizations
Boston, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island Bar Associations
Congregation Mishkan Tefila - Board of Directors
Boston Chapter of The Entrepreneurship Institute - Board of Directors
Massachusetts Family Business Association - Board of Directors, Previous
Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors

Publications
At Your Service, Issue 3, (RIW's Retail, Food & Hospitality Newsletter) - Various Issues

Bar and Court Admissions
All Massachusetts Courts
All New Hampshire Courts
All Rhode Island Courts

Education
B.S. University of Rhode Island Accounting
J.D. Suffolk University Law School cum laude