Richard McNitzky is an associate practicing out of Dickinson Wright's Austin office. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation, representing businesses and individuals throughout Texas. While pursuing his legal career, Rich also obtained a Sports Law Certification, equipping him to address the sports industry's complex legal and business challenges.
Prior to law, Rich was a member of the Stanford football team, starting 52 consecutive games and receiving both Pac-12 and national honors. In his free time, Rich enjoys running, attending concerts, and playing poker.
Bar Admission Pending
Education
Tulane University School of Law
J.D., 2024- Sports Law Certification
- Team Coach, Tulane Law Moot Court
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Team Member, Tulane Law Moot Court
- Tulane Law Honor Board Justice
Stanford University
B.A., Political Science, 2020- 2020 Inductee to the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society
- 2019 Pac-12 All-Academic Honor Roll (Fall Sports)
- Two-time Pac-12 All-Academic first team
- Two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American nominee
- Member of the California Alpha Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- 2019 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Eminent Warden (Judicial Chair)
Professional Involvement
- Judicial Extern for the Honorable Judge Paula Brown, Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal