Richard Franco

Richard Franco serves as the Global Head of Communications at White & Case LLP, a position held since 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing external, internal, and marketing communications on a global scale. Previous roles include Global Director of Media Relations at the same firm, Senior Consultant at Forefront Communications Group Inc., and various leadership positions at Liquidnet, where significant contributions were made in corporate communications, marketing strategy, and client engagement. Richard's earlier experience includes roles at w-Trade Technologies and Padilla Speer Beardsley, focusing on technology and FinTech. Richard holds a BA in Philosophy and Communications from Southern Methodist University, has pursued graduate studies in Political Communications at New York University, and completed the Advanced Management Program at NYU Stern School of Business, emphasizing executive leadership and strategic planning.