Paul G. Russell

Position:  Of Counsel and Director

Department: Regulatory Affairs

Nationality:  American

Languages:  English and Thai

• 1957, LL.B., Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
• 1950, A.B. (Political Science, Honors), Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, U.S.A.
• 1946, Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, Ohio, U.S.A.

Professional Qualifications:

• 1958, Admitted to New York State Bar Association

Experience:

• 2008-present, Of Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs Department, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
• 1992-2008, Managing Director, Pacific Legal Group, Bangkok, Thailand
• 1986-1990, International Real Estate Broker, Sotheby's International Realty, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• 1980-1986, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• 1965-1980, Partner, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• 1961-1965, Corporate Secretary, E. F. Hutton & Co. Incorporated, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  
• 1957-1961, Associate Lawyer, Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, Palmer & Wood, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• 1951-1954, Lt. (jg) U.S. Naval Reserve, Naval Intelligence Officer, Newport, Rhode Island; Washington, D.C.; Norfolk, Virginia

Membership in Professional Societies and Other Organizations:

• New York State Bar Association
• Vice President and Council Member, The Siam Society, Bangkok Thailand (1998-present)
• Co-Chairman - Healthcare Committee, American Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok Thailand (2005-present)
• Secretary, U.S.-Korea Society, New York (1985-1999)
• Vice Chairman - Utility Committee, International Bar Association, New York (1983-1985)
• Chairman - Utility Financing Committee, American Bar Association, New York (1975-1985)
• Executive Committee, Harvard Club, Bangkok (2005-present)
• British Club, Bangkok (1991-present)
• Rotary Club of Bangkok South, Bangkok (1990-present)
• Knickerbocker Club, New York U.S.A. (1985-present)
• American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand

Honors/Recognitions:

• Listed in the Marquis Who's Who in Asia, 2007 Edition
• Listed in the Marquis Who's Who in America, 2007 and 2009 Editions
• Listed in the Marquis Who's Who in the World, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Editions
• Identified as a prominent practitioner in Life Sciences in PLC Cross-Border Life Sciences Handbook, 2008, 2008-2009
  

Publications and Presentations:

• "Expediting Product Registration at the Thai FDA", Corporate Counsellor Column, Bangkok Post, January 15, 2010.
• (With Areeya Ratanayu, Clemence Gautier, and Siraprapha Rungpry), "PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook 2009/10 – Thailand Chapter", Practical Law Company, January 2010.
• "Competitiveness of the Thai Healthcare Industry", T-AB: Thai American Business, Journal of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, September 2009.
• (With Alan Adcock), "Outsourcing Product Registration in Asia - Why Expert Assistance Helps!", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), June 2009.
• (With Neetika Mutreja), "Claims for Food Products", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), June 2009.
• (With Mallika Veravithayanan), "The Effect of ASEAN Harmonization on Pharmaceutical Registration", Thailand: IP Developments (T&G client newsletter), February 2009.

Interviews:

• Interviewed by Samantha Birch for article "Registration Firms Explore Outsourcing Options", World Intellectual Property Review, January/February 2009.

Practice Areas:  Agribusiness; Life Sciences and Biotechnology; Food & Drug Administration and Ministry of Commerce Regulatory and Compliance Matters

E-mail:

• paul.r@tillekeandgibbins.com

Telephone: +66 2653 5540

Facsimile:  +66 2653 5678

(January 2010)