Richard Aviles

Richard Aviles, Esq. serves as Senior Counsel and Utilities Privatization Team Lead at the Defense Logistics Agency since August 2022, focusing on energy and utility service procurement, ethics counseling, and procurement fraud. Aviles also holds the position of Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy Reserve since December 2021 and has previously served as Associate Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Defense, providing legal advice on FOIA and the Privacy Act. Aviles' extensive legal career includes roles as an International Project Manager with Sawdey Solution Services, various legal positions in the U.S. Navy, and a Strategic Planner at DTRA. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia and degrees from multiple institutions, highlighting a strong background in law, engineering management, and national security.