Russell Hollis is a dedicated and results-driven attorney with extensive experience in litigation, public policy, and governmental affairs. As a Senior Associate at SLS Law Group, LLC, Russell leverages his background as a trial attorney, expertise in legal research, and deep policy experience to provide strategic counsel to clients facing complex legal challenges. At SLS Law Group, Russell leverages this expertise to advocate for clients with clarity and precision, ensuring their legal positions are presented compellingly in both negotiations and the courtroom.

Prior to joining SLS Law Group, Russell served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, where he gained significant trial experience, including first- and second-chairing felony and misdemeanor cases. He has successfully handled jury selection, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments. Additionally, he has argued critical pre-trial motions, conducted over 100 depositions, and negotiated thousands of plea agreements in cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses to serious violent felonies.

Prior to serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Russell was a key member of the executive leadership team in the Marion County Clerk’s Office, where he spent eight years as Director of Policy and Communications. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in election communications strategy, policy, and compliance, helping to ensure the office adhered to state and federal regulations. His eight years of experience in legal and policy communications provided him with a unique ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, accessible messages for the public. This skill translated seamlessly into his work as a prosecutor, where he effectively communicated legal arguments to jurors, making complex evidence and legal standards understandable and persuasive.

As a law student, Russell sought experiences that would shape him into a well-rounded attorney. His externships with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, provided him with valuable insight into judicial expectations and decision-making processes. Additionally, his clerkship with the Indiana Solicitor General offered him invaluable experience in constitutional and appellate matters, further refining his ability to analyze and advocate complex legal issues. A graduate of Indiana University McKinney School of Law, Russell is an active member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Marion County Bar Association, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is deeply engaged in civic and political initiatives, having volunteered in voter protection efforts on the local and national levels, and served as a precinct committeeperson.

With a steadfast commitment to justice and advocacy, Russell Hollis brings a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic skill set to SLS Law Group, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and effective legal representation.