Service Areas
- Businesses
- Corporate + Securities
- Franchise + Distribution
- Governments + Nonprofits
- Information Technology
Education
- University of Toledo College of Law, J.D.
- University of Western Ontario, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
United States District Court
- Eastern District of Michigan
Languages
- Korean
Richard D. Choi focuses his practice on representing companies in complex strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. In addition, he counsels both public and private companies on a range of general corporate and securities law matters, including reporting and disclosure issues. Richard also counsels companies contracting directly with the federal government or as a subcontractor in their ongoing operations and regulatory obligations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation ( EAR) compliance. His strong interest in technology has led him to expand his practice to include technology transactions, data licensing and distribution, Internet and e-commerce initiatives, and procurement of telecommunication systems and related services.
“I strive to be responsive to my client's legal and business needs, but at the same time, proactive at identifying opportunities. I’m a corporate attorney because I take pleasure in developing my clients’ business and keeping them in compliance with the law.”
Richard D. Choi
Experience
Richard has played important roles in a number of multi-million dollar deals, including the $560 million acquisition by a Norwegian automotive supplier from an American conglomerate, a $50 million credit agreement between a major American bank and an international components manufacturer, and the $15 million stock purchase between an electronic components manufacturer and a power distribution equipment provider.
“Acquisitions can be seemingly attractive, but rife with hidden expenses and liability. I help my clients through many successful acquisitions by conducting the due diligence necessary to confidently move forward with the transaction.”
Professional Activities
- State Bar of Michigan
Honors + Awards
- University of Toledo College of Law, cum laude; deArce-Koch Academic Scholarship; University of Toledo Law Review Associate Member; University of Toledo Law Review Note and Comment Editor; Highest Ranking Student Honor: Property I, Accounting and Financial Statements
- University of Western Ontario, University Entrance Scholarship
Speeches
"Is the Government on Your Client List?" Miller Canfield Update, June 19, 2008
"Selling to the Government," Lawrence Technological University, GLITR and WWJ Newsradio 950, May 22, 2008