David Russell is a J.D. candidate who will graduate in May 2026. He is from Amarillo, Texas and graduated from Bushland High School in 2020. David then graduated summa cum laude from Wayland Baptist University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in History and Spanish. David was also a member of the Wayland Baptist Men’s soccer team.
In addition to serving as a staff member for Texas Tech Law Review, David participates in the Christian Legal Society, is the Alumni Relations Chair for the Raider Bar Association, and is a member of the Federalist Society.
Following his 1L year, David interned for the Lubbock division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. There he conducted legal research, evaluated discovery, observed court proceedings, and drafted various legal documents.
In his spare time, David enjoys working out, attending church activities, officiating basketball, and cheering on his favorite sports teams, especially Red Raider football and basketball.