Dan Russell is an administrative and regulatory attorney who focuses his practice of highly regulated industries. In addition to his legal practice, Dan serves as Chairman of Florida’s Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee as appointed by Governor Ron Desantis and also serves as a member of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee as appointed by Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried.

Dan advises a number of executive branch agencies on issues ranging from challenges to proposed agency rules, up to and including complex federal class action litigation. He is also a Circuit Judicial Court Mediator certified by the Florida Supreme Court.

He is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, an invitation-only, non-profit association of gaming attorneys, regulators, educators, executives, and consultants from around the world who are dedicated to education and the exchange of professional information concerning all aspects of gaming law. He frequently serves on panels and speaks at national and international gaming conferences.

Dan also is the former general counsel for Gulfstream Park, Florida’s premier thoroughbred track and casino. He was responsible for all legal, compliance, regulatory, and risk management at the 150-acre facility, which included a horse race track, two casinos, a poker room, and an outdoor shopping mall.