Richard John

Richard John is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, Cornell University, and a general practice lawyer, consultant, and businessperson located in Ithaca, New York. He serves as a member of the Tompkins County Legislature, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Chair of the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency. At Cornell, he teaches courses such as Functions of the General Counsel and Compliance Systems. Prior to his academic role, Mr. John spent nine years as North American General Counsel and Vice President of Compliance at Intertek, a global product and commodity testing, inspection, and certification company.

• Education: Cornell Law School Legal Studies.

Mr. John's professional expertise spans corporate law, compliance systems, business law, and legal consultancy. His work at Intertek and Cornell Law School emphasizes the intersection of legal frameworks with corporate governance and practical compliance strategies. The absence of explicit scientific awards and publications highlights his focus on applied legal practice rather than traditional academic research.