Impact of a Fellowship: Richie Harris

The Maryland native used his soccer skills to earn a scholarship to Maryland, but what he did in school and what he did after made it so meaningful. The former receiver is now a Philadelphia-area attorney, where he advises employers on crisis management and litigation avoidance, among other things.
Serving on the board and as co-chair of its Jury Trials Practice Group, Harris cares for those in need as he provides guidance for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAA), discrimination, harassment and whistleblower litigation.
Harris attempted more than 50 lawsuits in state and federal courts, quickly becoming one of the most respected professionals in his field.
While Harris is an impressive man in the courtroom, he always finds time for another passion of his: Maryland football.
The Terps remained a big part of Harris’s life, and it was because of his time in Maryland that he
I was able to develop meaningful relationships with members of the institution, teaching staff and the athletic department,” Harris said. “After I graduated, I worked in the athletic department for a few years before going to law school, so that experience showed me what it means to be active and what it means to be an alumnus. support student.