Overview
Richard Kim is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in commercial litigation and business governance. With a proven record of success, Richard has played a pivotal role in significant cases, including a qui tam healthcare trial that resulted in a favorable judgment. He has also represented clients in complex legal matters, such as securities litigation, royalty disputes, common law fraud, trademark infringement, and financial services.
Richard possesses specialized expertise in eDiscovery, overseeing the complete lifecycle of electronically stored information from collection through production. He has managed eDiscovery teams in high-profile cases, including multi-jurisdictional litigation, and has developed eDiscovery policies and procedures to streamline firm workflows.
With substantial experience in drafting and negotiating client contracts, developing case strategies, and addressing subpoena compliance and regulatory information requests, Richard takes a meticulous, client-focused approach to every matter. His deep understanding of both legal and technological aspects of litigation makes him an invaluable asset to clients seeking skilled representation in complex and multifaceted legal matters.
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Represented defendant in a class action lawsuit filed by landowners against EQT, alleging underpayment of royalties from natural gas production.
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Represented the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in litigation centered on allegations of misrepresentations regarding the underwriting standards of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which led to significant financial losses during the 2008 financial crisis. Following a non-jury trial, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote ruled in favor of the FHFA.
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Represented individual defendant accused of fraudulent Medicare billing practices. A jury found the defendant liable for these fraudulent activities, resulting in actual damages of nearly $3 million.
Areas of Focus
Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor of Arts in Finance, 2005
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Corporate Law)
- Juris Doctor, 2009