Richard Batchelder, Jr.
He has advised many of the firm’s private equity clients and their portfolio companies in numerous capacities, such as analyzing litigation risk in proposed transactions, representing them in court post-acquisition, and in bankruptcy-related litigation. In addition, Richard actively participates in the data, privacy & cybersecurity group, helping clients respond to incidents and defending them in any related proceedings. Richard’s experience in this area includes defending TJX and Target in class action lawsuits brought by financial institutions in the wake of two of the largest data breaches in U.S. history. · Ropes & Gray LLP
About
Richard Batchelder, Jr. has nearly 30 years of experience in high-stakes litigation before courts throughout the country. His practice includes advising private equity clients, handling data privacy and cybersecurity matters, and representing life sciences and health care companies in contractual and indemnification disputes.
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Education
- JD, cum laude, Cornell Law School, 1990; Senior Editor, Cornell Law Review
- BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1984