Jimmy Richardson

Jimmy Richardson is a legal professional with extensive experience in civil rights law and legal practice. Currently serving as a Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section of the California Department of Justice since February 2021, Jimmy has previously held roles at Girard Sharp LLP and Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, where responsibilities included managing attorney duties and providing legal counsel. Prior experiences include serving as an attorney for the World Bank Group and law clerk for the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit. An educational background includes a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and advanced degrees in English Language and Literature from Duke University.