Richard Hughes IV

Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH, serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School. He is a nationally recognized expert at the intersection of public health and healthcare law and policy, with extensive experience in vaccine access and preventive services.

His research focuses on Public Health Law and Vaccine Policy, examining legal frameworks for disease prevention and healthcare access. Hughes regularly publishes in health law journals and contributes to major media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR.

Professional experience includes:

• Partner at Epstein, Becker & Green (current)
• Vice President of Public Policy at Moderna during COVID-19 pandemic
• Managing Director at Avalere Health (founded vaccines group)
• Roles at Merck and Arkansas State Board of Health

Education:

• JD: George Washington University Law School
• MPH: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• BS: Arkansas State University