Richard L. Fox

Richard Fox concentrates his practice in the areas of charitable giving, private foundations, tax-exempt organizations, estate planning, trusts and estates, income taxation, and family planning. He has represented some of the largest private foundations in the United States including donors in philanthropic planning and public charities.

Richard Fox has experience with estate planning, preparation of wills and trusts, creation of private foundations and public charities, advice on nonprofit corporate governance, creation of family partnerships, and individual income tax issues.

Professional & Community Activities

• Editorial Member, Estate Planning Journal
• Advisory and Editorial Board Member, BNA Tax Management
• Advisory Board Member, American College Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy Program
• Visiting Associate Professor, the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, 2006 – 2008
• Chair, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy Program at American College, 2006 – 2008
• Leadership Committee Member, Benchmark School, Media, PA

Speeches & Presentations

• Presented “Private Foundations: Governance, Duration and Other Hot Topics” for the Not for Profit Organization Symposium at Washington DC in November 2008
• Speaker at “Nonprofit Governance and NFP Professionals Serving on Boards” for the Not For Profit Organization Symposium at Washington D.C. in November 2008
• Presented “The Art of Philanthropy - Do You Know What You and Your Clients Don't Know: Tools & Techniques for Advisors and Their Clients” for the Central Indiana Community Foundation in March 2008

Professional Recognition

• Named “2009 Five Star Wealth Manager” in the area of philanthropy by Philadelphia Magazine, November 2009
• Named “Top 100 Attorneys” in country for affluent clients in the areas of philanthropy, estate planning, and trusts and estates, by Worth Magazine, 2007 - 2008