He has been an attorney since 1977, and focuses his law practice on labor law and employment discrimination. From 2001 through 2008, Russo wrote a biweekly op-ed column for the Morning Call. He also serves as a regular panelist on a cable TV program known as Pennsylvania Crossfire. Attorney Russo graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pa. and received his B.A. from Moravian College. He received his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law, and subsequently obtained a Master’s Degree in tax law from Villanova University School of Law. He is divorced, and resides in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.