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Rich is General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Innova Solutions, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business solutions organization. In this role, he oversees the legal affairs of the company and is responsible for a wide range of legal issues that relate to the company’s activities and operations, including employment law matters, contract review and negotiation, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, immigration, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions, both in the United States and internationally. Rich leads the Company's cross-functional Compliance Team, as well as its Data Breach Response Team. He is also responsible for the management and oversight of Innova Solutions' outside legal service providers. Rich has built the Company's legal team from the ground up, attracting and retaining excellent attorneys and support staff in multiple offices in the U.S. and India. Relying on 25+ years of experience practicing law, Rich focuses on delivering the highest quality legal services to the business’s internal clients, acting as a business partner who happens to have legal expertise.
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Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Innova Solutions, Inc.
1455 Lincoln Parkway East, 8th Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30346
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Experience
Honors
2024
Martindale-Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2024
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2023
2023 Most Awarded Lawyer, Most Awarded Lawyers
2023
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2022
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2020
America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry
2019
1915 Scholars Guiding Light Award, Emory University
2019
Rated AV-Preeminent for 15 Years, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Key Leader Award, ACS Solutions
2016
Key Contributor Award, ACS Solutions
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2015
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta-Journal Constitution
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in America -- Employment Law, Management, U.S. News & World Report
2014
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta-Journal Constitution
2014
Best Lawyers in America -- Employment Law, Management, U.S. News & World Report
2013
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta-Journal Constitution
2013
Best Lawyers in America -- Employment Law, Management, U.S. News & World Report
2012
Global Awards 2012 Winner - Unfair Competition Law, Georgia, Corporate INTL
2012
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta-Journal Constitution
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star,
2005
Rising Star,
2004
AV Preeiment Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Order of the Coif,
Work Experience
2015 - Present
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Innova Solutions
2004 - 2015
Partner, Elarbee Thompson
1997 - 2004
Associate, Elarbee Thompson
1995 - 1997
Law Clerk to the Hon. Gerrilyn G. Brill, U.S. District Court, N.D. Ga.
Associations
2022 - Present
American Staffing AssociationCorporate Member
2018 - Present
Pastor's Advisory Council, Holy Cross Catholic ChurchMember
2018 - Present
Society of Corporate Compliance and EthicsMember
2017 - Present
Georgia Staffing AssociationMember
2015 - Present
1915 Scholars ProgramAlumni Mentor
2015 - Present
Association of Corporate CounselMember
2006 - Present
St. Thomas More SocietyMember
1998 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2013 - 2015
Emory College Alumni BoardExecutive Board Member
2012 - 2013
Emory College Alumni BoardBoard Member
2009 - 2012
Emory Annual Giving BoardBoard Member
2005 - 2009
Arbor Montessori Board of TrusteesBoard Member
2000 - 2007
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
H2K Infosys, LLC v. Analysts International Corporation, et al.
Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed case upon demand
Remote Tiger, Inc. v. American CyberSystems, Inc.
Summary judgment granted
American CyberSystems, Inc. v. Staffing Fusion, LLC, et al.
Permanent Injunction issued in favor of my client
William S. Brandon v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted
Marniesheia Perrymond v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted
Jacqueline J. Stroud v. Synovus Financial Corp.
Motion to Dismiss granted
Gary Mitchell v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Motion to Dismiss granted
Graham Sawyer v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted
Nathaniel Oden v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted
Deon Jones v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted; appeal dismissed
Larry Adams v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted
John D. Williams v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted
R.D. "Rex" Adkins v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Summary judgment granted
William Moody v. Lockheed Martin Aeronautical System
Motion to Dismiss granted; affirmed on appeal
Francine J. Climer v. Char-Broil
Summary judgment granted
Education
1995
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
All Hands Legal Team Meeting
Advanced Legal Writing for In House Attorneys
2020
2020
All Hands Legal Team Meeting
Litigation for In House Attorneys
2017
Lunch and Learn Series
Life of an Employment Discrimination Case
2015
Vegas Cosmetic Surgery
Protecting your Reputation: How to monitor your image
2014
Sales Management Association Webcast
Managing Unfair Competition: Sales Organizations and the Law
2014
National Association Management Group Webcast
Keeping Your Confidential Information Confidential: A Step-By-Step Guide
2014
Employment Learning Innovations Webcast
Your Evolving Workplace: The Impact of Social Media on Internal and External Stakeholders
2014
Dana Barrett Radio Show
Protecting Your Company's Online Reputation
2014
Brookhaven Rotary Club
Defending Your Company's Online Reputation
2013
Columbus Breakfast Briefing
Columbus's Top HR and Employment Law Professionals: Secrets of Their Success
2013
Columbus Breakfast Briefing
How to Prevent Workplace Retaliation Claims
2012
Columbus Breakfast Briefing
Tracking Employee Performance - Crossing the "T's" and Dotting the "I's"
2012
Columbus Breakfast Briefing
Practical Guidance for Investigating Workplace Complaints
2011
Elarbee Thompson Webinar Series
Georgia's Restrictive Covenant Act
2011
Columbus Breakfast Briefing
Social Media and the Workplace
2010
Columbus Breakfast Briefing
Responding to Recent Changes in Labor and Employment Law
2009
Lockheed Martin Annual Paralegal Conference
Understanding the ADA Amendments Act
2009
Industry Liaison Group National Conference
The Impact of Civil Unions and Transgender Issues in the Workplace
2007
Restaurant Manager Conference
Preventing Employment Law Claims
2005
Division Manager Meeting
Employment Law Issues Facing Restaurant Industry
2004
Senior Manager Meeting
Preventing Unlawful Harassment
2004
Division Manager Conference
Employment Law for the Hospitality Industry
2003
Managing the 21st Century Workplace
Drafting Enforceable Restrictive Covenants and Protecting Trade Secrets
2003
Breakfast Meeting Series
Restrictive Covenants
2001
Semi-Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements: Should You???
1999
Semi-Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
Avoiding Problems with Theft, Drugs, and Guns in the Workplace
Publications
2024
The Innova Insider
Who You Gonna Call? Addressing Legal Issues in the Workplace
2023
Innova Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Navigating the Ethics of AI in the Modern Workplace
2023
Innova Connect
Being a Servant Leader
2023
Innova Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Anti-Corruption: Our Collective Responsibility
2023
Innova Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Speak Up, Fear Not: The Power of Anti-Retaliation
2023
Innova Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Shaping a Sustainable Future: Our Pledge & Action
2023
Innova Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
No Room for Harassment: Championing Respect in our Workplaces
2022
ACS Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Technology Automation Helps Drive Our Compliance Program
2022
ACS Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Diversity and Inclusion at Innova Solutions
2022
ACS Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Combatting Modern Slavery
2022
ACS Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Be a Part of Our Speak Up Culture
2022
ACS Solutions Ethics & Compliance Week
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
2022
ACS Connect
Diversity and Inclusion at ACS
2021
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Data Security is a Team Sport
2021
HireGenics White Paper
Co-Employment Risk in the Age of Direct Sourcing
2021
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Our Speak Up Culture
2021
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Having a Global Mindset
2021
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Planning for the Next Disruption
2021
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Using Social Media Responsibly
2020
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Our Commitment to Racial Justice
2020
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Be Committed to Employees' Mental Health
2020
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Keeping Employees Safe and Productive During the Pandemic
2020
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Minimize Cyber Security Risks When Working Remotely
2020
ACS Connect
COVID-19 and the Workplace
2019
ACS Ethics and Compliance Week
Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
2019
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Preventing Unlawful Harassment
2019
ACS Solutions Ethics and Compliance Week
Living our Core Values
2018
ACS Connect
Win in the Workplace: Respect
2018
ACS Connect
Responding to Data Breaches
2018
ACS Connect
Preventing Workplace Violence
2017
ACS Connect
What is the Attorney-Client Privilege
2017
ACS Connect
Be a Servant Leader
2015
Elarbee Thompson Elert
Non-Compete Agreements for Entry-Level Employees?
2014
Quoted in Plastic Surgery Practice
Dispatches from the Review Wars: Part II
2014
Elarbee Thompson Elert
Don’t Be a Victim of Economic Espionage
2014
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
When Do Social Media Posts Violate Employees’ Non-Solicitation Provisions?
2014
Elarbee Thompson White Paper
Attracting Patients by Proactively Managing Your Online Reputation
2014
Elarbee Thompson Elert
Uncovering the Identity of Anonymous Internet Posters
2014
Quoted in Plastic Surgery Practice
Dispatches from the Review Wars
2014
Plastic Surgery Practice
In Defense of Your Practice: 8 Ways to Defend Your Practice Against Unfair Competition
2012
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Manage Your Online Reputation -- or Someone Else Will
2011
GDA Action
Social Media and the Dental Practice
2010
Restaurant Startup and Growth Magazine
Hurt on the Job: What Restaurant Owners Should Understand About Workers' Compensation
2010
Emory Lawyer Magazine
Paying it Forward Through Mentoring
2008
Restaurant Startup and Growth Magazine
The 'Slacker's Protection Act'? Combating FMLA Abuse in the Independent Restaurant
2007
Service First
Dramatic Reduction in Labor Costs Cause for Celebration?
2007
Legal Briefing
Take Steps to Prevent Teenage Harassment
2007
Worklaw® Network-Sponsored ACC Info-Pak: General Counsel's Summary of Employment Law in the 50 States
Asserting and Overcoming Non-Compete Agreements Across the States and in Canada
2006
Legal Briefing
Employee's Deletion of Computer Files May Violate Hacker Law
2006
Restaurant Startup and Growth Magazine
All Are Welcome Here, Preventing Customer Racial and Religious Discrimination Claims Against Your Startup
2005
The Flame, The Magazine of the National Franchisee Association
Teenage Sexual Harassment: Three Steps to Limiting Potential Liability
2005
Legal Briefing
Employers Increasingly Targeted for Class Actions
1999
HR Atlanta
Is Mandatory Arbitration of Employment-Related Claims Right for Your Company?