Rich Boone

Experience

1. Partner

   Wilson Elser

   Jan 2015 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Attorney focusing on a wide range of corporate, executive, and professional liability matters as both coverage and defense counsel. Has appeared in federal and state courts throughout the US at both the trial and appellate levels. Also has extensive experience resolving matters prior to litigation, which includes everything from insurance monitoring to government investigations. Has also advised numerous companies on corporate governance and currently serves as a director or advisor on several corporate boards.Insurance CoverageRepresents leading insurers nationwide in complex coverage matters, with a focus on directors and officers, errors and omissions, employment practices, fiduciary liability, representations and warranties, media, technology, and cyber coverage. Has been involved in coverage disputes in all 50 states.Civil LitigationRepresents entities and their directors, officers, and employees in a broad range of civil matters and class actions, including securities, antitrust, contract, employment, product liability, and real estate matters, among others.Professional LiabilityRepresents lawyers and firms in malpractice actions stemming from a wide variety of underlying matters. Other professional liability experience includes the defense of accountants, consultants, insurance brokers, securities professionals, engineers, architects, and other professionals.Government InvestigationsRepresents entities and individuals in a wide array of government and internal investigations, including matters involving alleged securities violations, price-fixing, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, tax fraud, and other financial crimes.Corporate GovernanceAdvises boards and management on various corporate governance matters. Has also advised on a large number of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and changes of control. Currently serves as a director for two roll-up companies and as board advisor for a tech startup.

Education

• William & Mary

  BA, Economics and Government

  1992 — 1996

• University of Virginia School of Law

  JD

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Securities Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Competition Law
• Legal Research
• Civil Litigation
• Unfair Competition
• Courts
• Criminal Law
• Corporate Governance
• Insurance
• Class Actions
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation