Richard Garriott de Cayeux

Partner at Garriott|Maurer, PLLC

Richard Garriott de Cayeux is a prominent figure in both the fields of exploration and technology. He currently serves as the President of The Explorers Club, a prestigious organization that has promoted scientific expeditions and exploration since its founding over a century ago. Garriott took on this role in April 2021, continuing the club's legacy of supporting explorers across various disciplines worldwide.1

Professional Background

Garriott has a diverse career that spans multiple industries, primarily focusing on technology and space exploration:

Founder / Managing Partner at Argent and Sable, Limited since November 2019, based in Austin, Texas.
Member of the Board of Trustees for XPRIZE since 2000, an organization that incentivizes technological advancements through competitions.
Founder and Creative Director of Portalarium, where he developed the MMORPG "Shroud of the Avatar," which was released in 2018.
He has a notable history as an astronaut and cosmonaut, having worked with Space Adventures from 1998 to 2017, where he participated in commercial spaceflights.
Garriott was also involved with NASA as a member of its Advisory Council from 2009 to 2013, contributing to discussions on space exploration and technology.1

Achievements and Honors

Garriott's contributions to gaming and space have been recognized through various awards:

He received the Game Developers Choice Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.
In 2006, he was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame.
He was honored with the Lovelace Award by The Society of NASA Flight Surgeons in 2009 for his contributions to space medicine.1

Personal Background

Garriott is known for his adventurous spirit, having been one of the first private individuals to travel to the International Space Station. His work reflects a blend of his passions for gaming, exploration, and technology, making him a significant figure in contemporary discussions about space and adventure.

For more details about his professional journey, you can view his profile on LinkedIn under the username richardgarriott.1

Experience

Partner at Garriott|Maurer, PLLC (January 2021 - Present)

Shareholder at Pender & Coward, P.C. (June 2012 - January 2021); Partner at Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Brunick, & Garriott, PLC (August 1997 - June 2012)

Education

J.D. in Law from University of Richmond School of Law (1993 - 1996); M.A. in History and Speech from Ball State University (1991 - 1993); B.A. in History, Speech from University of Richmond (1987 - 1991)