Richard Deutsch

Richard Deutsch is a distinguished legal professional and educator with extensive experience in international arbitration, commercial litigation, and compliance. Currently serving as a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP since February 2020, Richard Deutsch also holds a position as an Adjunct Professor of International Investor/State Arbitration at the University of Texas School of Law. Previously, Richard held partner roles at McGuireWoods LLP and Andrews Kurth LLP, and worked as an attorney at Mayer Brown LLP and King & Spalding LLP. Richard has shared expertise in international energy disputes as an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Prior to a successful legal career, Richard was a sports journalist with notable roles at Sports Illustrated, The Houston Post, and the Miami Herald. Richard Deutsch earned a JD from SMU Dedman School of Law and holds degrees in News Journalism and English from The University of Texas at Austin.