Richard E. Young has an extensive legal background, serving as Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP, one of the world’s preeminent law firms with over 2,000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. Young brings a wealth of legal knowledge and experience to Sidley Austin, having worked with the firm’s Labor, Employment and Immigration practice group. Prior to joining Sidley, Young worked at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Locke Lord LLP and McGuireWoods LLP. He has also served as in-house counsel at Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc., and United Airlines, Inc. Young earned his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Miami University.