Richard is a business development expert who assists the Firm in expanding its client base. He holds a JD with high honors from Tulane University School of Law and received an LL.M in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Richard has lectured extensively on law firm business development techniques and has participated in law firm forums on marketing law practices. Prior to beginning his career in law firm business development, Richard practiced federal tax law in Louisiana at Phelps, Dunbar, Marks, Claverie & Sims.