Russell J. Rohlfing attended the University of Wyoming College of Law where he graduated with honors in May 2024. During his time in law school, Russell worked as a volunteer assistant coach to the University of Wyoming Men’s Wrestling team and worked with his father, Lawrence D. Rohlfing, on briefing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Since graduating, Russell joined the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing, Inc. where he represents claimants before the Social Security Administration and courts within the Ninth Circuit.

Prior to attending the University of Wyoming College of Law, Russell competed as a division I athlete for the California State University, Bakersfield Men’s Wrestling team. Russell completed his athletic career in March 2020 as a PAC-12 champion at the 149 pound weight class and four-time NCAA national qualifier at the 141 and 149 pound weight classes.