Speaker’s Topics:

• Freedom of Speech Can Cost You! – The First Amendment is not without limits.
• You R.O.C.K.! – Effective communication and leadership
• Service with a Smile – Customer service is salient and abuzz in today’s business circles.
• Riding Herd on the Cash Cow – Aside from personnel, your company’s most valuable asset is its intellectual property.
• Writing on the Ball – Common executive fumbles

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 Russ has practiced law for 17 years, primarily in the areas of copyright, trademark, licensing, publishing, music, and entertainment law. His clients have included the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, HIT! Entertainment, The Comical Sense Company, Funimation, Propeller Consulting, and Gold Buckle Network.
After starting his legal career with a Fort Worth law firm, Russ joined Lyrick Studios, which later merged with HIT! Entertainment. In his capacity as Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs/ Associate General Counsel, Russ protected and licensed such childrenâ„¢s brands as Barney^®, Bob the Builder^®, Wishbone^®, Thomas & Friends^®, and other properties. He subsequently was Associate General Counsel of CROSSMARK, Inc., serving as lead counsel for the company’s corporate governance and intellectual property. Russ then practiced as a solo practitioner before helping open the Dallas office of Phillips & Reiter, PLLC. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M at Commerce (formerly East Texas State University) and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law.
Russ is a published newspaper columnist, gifted speaker, and seminar facilitator who energizes his audiences. His quick wit, humorous storytelling, and poignant messages are of tremendous value, and he will leave your group wanting an encore session.

• Freedom of Speech Can Cost You! – The First Amendment is not without limits. Some danger zones are obvious to us all, but there are minefields all around. Presenters unwittingly and commonly infringe upon copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. This session will help you steer clear of the battlefield.
• You R.O.C.K.! – Itâ„¢s a no-brainer that effective communication and leadership are vital to our success in business, personal relationships, and life. Yet disconnected leaders abound. This session will equip you to R.O.C.K. as a communicator and leader!
• Service with a Smile – Customer service is salient and abuzz in today’s business circles. But, curiously, far too much emphasis is placed on what must be done. The essence of a life-long customer base is how we do what we do. This session will brighten your bottom line.
• Riding Herd on the Cash Cow – Don’t get caught up in riding high on the hog! Aside from personnel, your companyâ„¢s most valuable asset is its intellectual property. This session saddles you to better protect, manage, and grow your cash cow (brand).
• Writing on the Ball – Few things discredit leaders faster than poor writing skills. Common executive fumbles include misused and unnecessary words, incorrect punctuation, passive phrasing, and redundancy. This session will sharpen your quill so you can write your own ticket to success.

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