Tiffany Dawn Russell
Tiffany R. is a distinguished Legal Strategist, Compliance Specialist, Senior Advisor, and Justice Reform Advocate with more than 20 years of experience across law, healthcare, and property management compliance. She brings a meticulous, results-driven approach to risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and organizational governance, helping organizations align compliance frameworks with real-world operations.Tiffany currently serves as a healthcare compliance executive, contracting with multiple organizations to review, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and SOPs that ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory standards. Her work reflects a deep commitment to ethical leadership, operational excellence, and proactive compliance strategies that translate written policy into sustainable practice. Throughout her career, Tiffany has held senior leadership roles in both legal and corporate environments. As Legal & Compliance Specialist at Bedrock Global Companies, she oversaw regulatory compliance across multi-property portfolios, implemented litigation-avoidance protocols, and drafted legally sound contracts and leases. As Founder and Managing Attorney of TDRLEGAL, her own law practice, Tiffany directed complex litigation, regulatory compliance, and insurance matters, achieving a 95%+ case success rate while developing compliance manuals and HIPAA training programs for healthcare and small business clients. Earlier in her career, she served as a Staff Attorney at Womble Carlyle, specializing in eDiscovery and data integrity in compliance with FDA and HIPAA. Tiffany operated her legal practice for more than 15 years before becoming justice-impacted and, two years ago, strategically pivoting into healthcare compliance and operational support for chemical dependency treatment facilities. This transition further strengthened her person-centered, trauma-informed approach and reinforced her commitment to ethical leadership-particularly when supporting individuals and organizations navigating crisis. Beyond her professional advisory work, Tiffany is active in community advocacy. She serves as a Success Coach with StepUp Durham, mentoring individuals in career readiness, and as a KCA Ambassador for the Kidney Cancer Association, advancing health equity and human rights initiatives. Outside of work, Tiffany prioritizes self-care through meditation, reading, and spending time outdoors, especially appreciating the calming presence and scent of flowers. Her career reflects a rare blend of legal acumen, strategic compliance expertise, and compassionate leadership dedicated to meaningful, lasting impact.
• Certified Sports Agent
• Certified NFL Sports Agent
• Professional Basketball Sports Agent
• Tuskegee University - BA, Political Science
• North Carolina Central University School of Law - JD
• Ambassador for KCA (kidney cancer)
• Success Coach, StepUp Durham
• Ambassador for the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA)
• Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity of Durham
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to learning the power of patience, with myself and with others. This approach enables me to remain composed in complex situations, respond with intention, and foster relationships built on trust, collaboration, and long-term impact.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The most impactful career advice I’ve received is to never stop becoming. By committing to continuous growth and lifelong learning, I’ve been able to adapt to personal adversity, change, expand my expertise, and remain resilient as the professional landscape evolves.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Choose a person-centered approach over a productivity-driven one, listen closely to those carrying out the policies and remain grounded in care for the people you serve.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
A defining challenge and opportunity in my field is translating protocols from paper into practice. Ensuring policies are both compliant and workable in real-world environments strengthens accountability, reduces risk, and drives better outcomes.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that anchor both my professional and personal life are loyalty, compassion, and empathy. They shape how I build relationships, make decisions, and lead, keeping me grounded, supportive, and focused on creating meaningful impact.