Rikiya Thomas

Rikiya Thomas is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and commercial agreements. Currently serving as a Shareholder at Hill Ward Henderson since January 2023, Rikiya consults for middle-market private corporations and private equity firms on various transactions, including acquisitions and financing. Prior roles include Corporate Partner at Porter Hedges LLP, where Rikiya advised on domestic corporate transactions, and positions at K&L Gates, Baker & Hostetler LLP, McGuireWoods LLP, and Haynes and Boone, LLP, focusing on M&A, commercial agreements, and compliance in diverse industries. Rikiya holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Alabama State University and a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law.