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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Richard Kidd, a Leading Lawyer on Employment Matters in Transactions, Joins Ropes & Gray - PRNewswire

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray today announced the arrival of Richard Kidd, partner in the firm's employee, executive compensation and benefits practice in the firm's 500-lawyer New York office. Rich previously served as a partner and the leader of the labor & employment group at another leading law firm in New York.

Rich's arrival immediately expands Ropes & Gray's deep employment practice. Rich is a leading advisor on labor and employment issues in private equity and other M&A transactions. He regularly advises clients on domestic and international deals, negotiating and drafting employment-related agreements, onboarding executives, assessing and implementing workforce changes, and managing executive separations.

"Companies and investors are pursuing bold and ambitious deals at a record rate. Adding Rich strengthens our world-class employment team," said Julie Jones, chair. "We continue to invest behind leading talent in New York and around the globe."

Additionally, Rich counsels clients on the enforceability of restrictive covenants, union matters, employment issues in restructuring matters, and other significant labor and employment issues. He also advises clients on employment disputes and leads investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, including claims of discrimination and harassment, and conducts audits around #MeToo and diversity-related issues.

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