Los Angeles
SERVICE FOCUS
Bar Admission
California
Language
English
Mandarin Chinese
Academic
• J.D., University of Southern California
• B.A., California State Polytechnic University
Richard Liu
Managing Partner
Richard is the Managing Partner of ILS and one of the nation’s top corporate, employment, and compliance lawyers, recognized for crafting practical legal strategies that align with clients’ business objectives and deliver consistently favorable outcomes.
Richard advises Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and senior executives on corporate transactions, fundraising, privacy, and employment matters. With experience at two top-tier defense firms, he is known for anticipating risks and designing practical strategies that not only protect clients but also position them for long-term success.
In disputes, Richard has secured favorable results in matters ranging from breach of contract and shareholder conflicts to intellectual property infringement, trade secret misappropriation, white collar investigations, and employment defense. He has argued before courts at every level, both state and federal, and is admitted in multiple jurisdictions.
Clients across industries—including technology, healthcare, real estate, retail, manufacturing, entertainment, and financial services—turn to Richard for his ability to pair the sophistication of Big Law with the responsiveness of a boutique practice. Widely recognized for his attention to detail and relentless drive for results, he is also a sought-after speaker at professional organizations and academic institutions.
Representative Matters
• Served as 1st Chair representing a logistics company in a breach of fiduciary duty action presenting substantial challenges, securing a jury verdict of nearly $1 million.
• Secured a TRO on behalf of a Los Angeles restaurant to halt a former employee’s harassment and unfounded $800,000 claim.
• Secured a complete victory for a leading technology company in a defamation dispute, removing harmful online content and enjoining a former employee from further posts.
• Secured a complete victory for a cross-border logistics company in a California PAGA/class action, forcing dismissal before an answer was filed.
• Advised on implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, which allowed employers to compel individual arbitration of California PAGA claims.