Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D.
Universiteit Utrecht, Institute for International Law And Policy
Loyola University Chicago, B.A., cum laude, Economics, History; Minors: Philosophy, International Studies
Overview
Prior to joining Brennan, Manna & Diamond, Richard served as in-house and outside counsel for a number of non-profit, healthcare, religious, and business clients. His diverse and multi-faceted legal experience gives him a framework to tackle a diverse set of legal issues.
Representative Matters
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Yogen Saunthararajah v. Santhosh Vadivelu, et al., Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. CV-18-898044 (represented the plaintiff-physician in a complex lawsuit involving claims of fraud, breach of contract, and injunctive relief over plaintiff’s ownership of the company in dispute and his control of incredibly valuable intellectual property rights in the biotechnology field, resulting in favorable settlement for client)
Court & Bar Associations
- Ohio Bar
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
Professional & Civic Affiliation
- The Circle – Cleveland Orchestra Young Professional’s Organization, Member
- Column & Stripe – Cleveland Museum of Art Young Professional’s Organization, Member
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Member
Presentations
- “A Day in The Life of In-House Counsel,” Case Western Reserve University School of Law, November 6, 2017
Publications
- Contract Terms for In-House Counsel: In-House Perspectives on Legal Terms and Relevant Provisions for the Corporate Client, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, September 2017