Charlie Popp joined Russo & Gould after serving as a judicial clerk with the Office of Legal Research of the Connecticut Superior Court. During his clerkship, Charlie gained experience over a wide range of matters including real estate transactions, contract disputes, medical malpractice suits, derivative actions, and administrative appeals.

Charlie attended CUNY Law School where he was a member of the Defenders Clinic, Law Review, and Moot Court. While in law school, Charlie interned with the Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice across several practice areas including Legal Aid's Criminal Appeals Bureau, Wrongful Convictions Unit, and Bronx Trial Office.