Richard Idell

Richard Idell is an experienced legal professional and prominent figure in the wine industry, currently serving as Of Counsel at Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty since January 2019. In addition to this role, Richard Idell holds board positions with Sonoma County Vintners and the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University, contributing to important regulatory and business matters in the wine sector. As a founding partner of The Idell Firm, Richard Idell has also been involved in private practice since 1986, with expertise in trial and transactional law. Richard Idell is a partner at Idell Family Vineyards, which focuses on growing grapes and producing wine in Sonoma Valley. Richard Idell's extensive background includes past leadership roles in various organizations, including chairing the California Film Institute and serving as Past Chair of the American Bar Association Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries. Richard Idell's educational credentials include a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law and an A.B. in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley.