Richard M. Trobman

Richard Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins, sets the firm’s global strategy and promotes a culture committed to success and exceptional client service.

Recognized by the Financial Times as an Innovative Leader, Rich has been instrumental in Latham’s strategic growth as a leading global law firm. Under his leadership, Latham has pursued bold investments and initiatives that have established the firm’s dominant market position and singular global platform. He has consistently identified macro trends shaping future growth, invested in high-demand areas, and positioned the firm to anticipate and meet clients’ changing needs.

He has championed an ethos of partnership and set a clear direction to be the destination firm for the world’s most sophisticated clients and top talent. Rich’s vision for disciplined growth is built on teamwork, competitive drive, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Since his election as Chair in 2018, Rich has led Latham to incredible heights — reinforcing those values, empowering partners as true owners, and inspiring the firm to achieve ever more ambitious goals.

Rich’s distinguished career at Latham, based in the New York and London offices, spans more than three decades. Widely recognized for his stand-out capital markets and M&A practice, Rich has regularly advised prominent clients in complex, innovative transactions. He has also played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s global presence, while building a market-leading transactional practice.

Leading industry publications including IFLR, Legal 500 UK, and Chambers UK have consistently recognized Rich as one of the foremost capital markets lawyers. Private Equity International has described Rich as “the godfather of European high yield,” while Chambers has praised him as “an absolutely excellent lawyer.”