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Rich Young has a diverse work experience in the legal field. In 1999, they began their career as an Associate at Bowman and Brooke, where they developed discovery and recall management databases, tried cases, and managed national litigation for Fortune 100 clients. Rich later became a Partner at the same firm, receiving recognition for their expertise in automotive product liability defense.

In 2008, Rich joined Johnson Controls as the Legal Director (Americas) for Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance. Rich was responsible for managing compliance and litigation risk, saving over $20 million through innovations in compliance, recall management, issue escalation, and legal spend management. Rich then transitioned to the role of Global Director - Compliance and Disputes, where they led product regulatory compliance and litigation efforts on a global scale.

In 2013, Rich founded LegalKaizen Advisory, though no specific details about their role or responsibilities are provided.

Most recently, in 2019, they co-founded LegalMaps, a transparent, legal spend collaboration platform for law firms and legal departments. The platform aims to help law firms stay on task and prevent surprises and disputes by scoping and pricing legal matters. Clients can track the progress of their matters and see the associated costs.

Overall, Rich Young's work experience showcases their expertise in legal compliance, litigation, and product safety, with a focus on automotive product liability defense and legal innovation.

Rich Young has an education history that includes a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where they studied American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence. Rich also completed a Summer Intensive Program in Evidence and Trial Practice at the University of Minnesota Law School. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate of Completion in Japanese and International Law and Legal Studies from Santa Clara University School of Law through a Summer Exchange Program. Rich holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Minnesota. In addition to their legal education, Rich completed a Summer Exchange Program at The University of Tokyo, earning a Certificate of Completion in Japanese and International Law. Rich also has certifications including a Leadership Development Program from the Center for Creative Leadership in March 2010. Rich is a General Member of the Digital Law Association. Rich has not specified the month or year of obtaining this membership. Furthermore, Rich has a License to Practice Law from the State of Minnesota.