Rich's practice includes the areas of mergers and acquisitions, project finance, corporate law, joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability companies, private equity, and capital markets transactions. He has served as counsel to both public and private companies and private investors in negotiation and documentation of acquisition, sale, financing (debt and equity), joint venture and restructuring transactions in over 30 years of practice. He has represented clients in a number of industries, including energy, real estate, broadcast/media, healthcare, and software/technology. Other Distinctions Selected as a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine for Mergers & Acquisitions Law excellence (2004-2011). Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Corporate Law (2010-2012). Work Experience Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP, 1987-present Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP, 1979-1986 Memberships · Atlanta Bar Association · State Bar of Georgia; Chairman (2002-2003) of the Business Law Section, Chairman, Corporate Code Revision Committee of the Business Law Section (1998-2000) · American Bar Association (Member, Section of Business Law; Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions) · Pro bono representation of clients through the Georgia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts |