Overview

Richard Garzola Jr. is a corporate associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His work primarily focuses on advising public and private companies, private equity funds and their portfolio companies on matters related to corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism and sports transactions.

Richard’s practice also includes a variety of pro bono projects targeting civil rights, corporate entity formation and counseling nonprofit organizations.

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Recognition

Johnnie Cochran Legacy Award, 2023

Cheslie Cryst Spirit of NBLSA Award, 2022

Memberships & Affiliations

Sports Lawyers Association

National Black MBA Association

National Bar Association

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2024New York

Education

  • Georgetown University Law CenterJ.D.2023

    Pro Bono Scholar

    National Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The National Black Law Students Association

  • Florida State UniversityB.S., Sports Management; B.A., Women’s Studies2019

    Senior Hall of Fame

    Seminole Torchbearer

    Division I Football