GKG Law Principal Richard (Rich) Bar leads the firm’s Association Practice Group. Rich has been practicing law for nearly 35 years, serving as general counsel to his for-profit and non-profit clients, and advising in all areas of the law, including corporate compliance, corporate governance, non-profit law, antitrust, hotel and convention contracts, corporate transactions, real estate, employment, and intellectual property. Rich also specializes in certification and credentialing. He has counseled several trade and professional organizations with international expansions into Asia, Europe and South America. Rich serves as both a legal and strategic advisor, seamlessly assisting clients with both large corporate matters and day-to-day operational issues. Rich is a noted public speaker and has led presentations for the American Society of Association Executives, Association TRENDS, Institute for Credentialing Excellence, and the American Bar Association. He has authored articles on topics including board governance and standards, certification and credentialing, antitrust enforcement, hotel contracts, employment procedures, and intellectual property. Rich was recognized as one of Washingtonian’s “Washington, D.C. Top Lawyers” and was named to the 2020 Washington, DC Super Lawyers list for Nonprofit Organizations law.