Richard Guggenhime

Richard Guggenhime is a Senior Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP, based in San Francisco, California. He specializes in complex estate planning, estate and trust administration, and federal estate and gift tax matters. With nearly 50 years of experience, he has built a reputation for advising high-net-worth clients on wealth preservation and transfer strategies, guiding them through intricate estate challenges and tax implications.12

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP (since May 2016)
• Previous Experience:
  • Of Counsel at Schiff Hardin LLP (2008 - 2016)
  • Long tenure at Heller Ehrman (1964 - 2008), focusing on estate planning and administration.

Education

• Stanford University: Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics (1957 - 1961)
• Harvard Law School: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (1961 - 1964)

Community Involvement

Guggenhime has a strong commitment to public service in San Francisco. His roles have included:

• Member of the Parking Authority (1975-1978)
• Board of Permit Appeals (1978-1985)
• Fire Commission (1985-1989)
• Recreation and Parks Commission (1989-1993, 2004-2005)
• Airport Commission (appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2006, with subsequent reappointments).12

He also serves as president of the Stanley S. Langendorf Foundation, further demonstrating his dedication to community service.2