Russ Orkin

Russ Orkin, born in 1937, skillfully melded his love for law and fishing. Graduating from Ohio State University with a BS in Metallurgical Engineering, he later pursued a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. He joined The Webb Law Firm, the nation's oldest patent law firm, becoming its President and Managing Partner for two decades. Now retired, Russ's memoir, Part-Time Lawyer, Full-Time Fisherman, recounts his remarkable journey from family history to personal achievements, interspersed...See more

Russ Orkin, born in 1937, skillfully melded his love for law and fishing. Graduating from Ohio State University with a BS in Metallurgical Engineering, he later pursued a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. He joined The Webb Law Firm, the nation's oldest patent law firm, becoming its President and Managing Partner for two decades. Now retired, Russ's memoir, Part-Time Lawyer, Full-Time Fisherman, recounts his remarkable journey from family history to personal achievements, interspersed with thrilling fishing escapades. He lives in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, surrounded by a large family of fellow fishing enthusiasts. See less