Greenberg Traurig Welcomes Back Craig Richardson to Bolster Energy and Rail Practices

Veteran Lawyer Returns to Firm After Serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Union Pacific, Bringing Unique Insight into the Intersection of Energy and Rail Sectors. Richardson's Second Stint at Greenberg Traurig Marks His Third Time with the Firm, as He Returns to Fortify the Energy & Natural Resources and Rail & Transit Practices.

Key Takeaways:

• Craig Richardson returns to Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, after serving as executive vice president and chief legal officer for Union Pacific, to bolster the firm's Energy & Natural Resources and Rail & Transit practices.
• Richardson brings over 20 years of experience in the energy and rail sectors, including time as general counsel for El Paso Corporation's Pipeline Group, which delivered over 30% of the natural gas consumed in the United States.
• Richardson's unique insight into the synergies between the energy and rail sectors will help guide clients develop business-minded approaches to the coming changes in the national economy, including the promotion of domestic energy resources and the increase in the efficiency of moving cargo from coast to coast.
• As a Navy intelligence officer, Richardson provided intelligence analysis and support in operations throughout the globe, including six recalls to the White House National Security Council for presidential initiatives related to Haiti, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
• Richardson received his J.D. from Stanford Law School and has served on the Board of Education of the Douglas County School District, one of Colorado's largest, with over 60,000 K-12 students.
• Richardson's character and exceptional service to clients have been praised by Greenberg Traurig Chief Executive Officer Brian L. Duffy and senior director Bill Owens, highlighting the firm's commitment to public service.

Statistics:

• Richardson has over 20 years of experience in the energy and rail sectors.
• The energy sector accounts for over $1 trillion in economic output in the United States alone.
• The nationwide freight network moves over 12 billion tons of cargo per year, with an estimated 70% of all goods in the United States being moved by rail or truck.
• El Paso Corporation's Pipeline Group, under Richardson's leadership, delivered over 30% of the natural gas consumed in the United States.

Sources:

• "Greenberg Traurig Welcomes Back Craig Richardson to Bolster Energy and Rail Practices" (2025-10-16)
• https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2025/10/press-releases/craig-richardson-returns-to-greenberg-traurig-bolsters-energy-and-rail-practices
• Greenberg Traurig, LLP, official website
• Union Pacific, official website