Richard advises technology and growth-stage companies on the licensing and commercialization of intellectual property and technology assets. His practice focuses on structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology licenses, SaaS and other cloud services arrangements, strategic partnerships, and other IP-driven transactions that are critical to scaling innovative businesses.

Drawing on his prior experience as in-house counsel at VF Corporation and as an M&A associate at Cleary Gottlieb, Richard brings a practical, business-oriented perspective to strategic transactions, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives. He has supported global consumer and technology brands across a range of sectors, leveraging his background in political science and computer science to help clients navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape around data, privacy, and emerging technologies.