Mr. Ridley is a seasoned, experienced litigator and governmental relations and public policy professional. He has more than 20 years of experience serving as counsel to clients in various industries. Mr. Ridley has represented national corporations and local/regional companies in tax litigation, as well as general business litigation, including antitrust, construction, products liability, telecommunications, and intellectual property.
Mr. Ridley has honed his ability to resolve disputes and has a long history of finding innovative solutions to complex problems. In addition to his litigation experience, he served as managing director of a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research and advocacy organization dedicated to improving economic conditions, living standards, and the quality of life for all residents of the Greater New Orleans region. In this role, Mr. Ridley collaborated with government, civic, and other business organizations and lobbyists to address issues vital to the region and help advance the organization's robust policy agenda.