Richard H. Silverman focuses his practice on energy law. Before joining the Firm, he served as General Manager of Salt River Project (SRP) from 1994 to 2011. Well known throughout the Valley, Mr. Silverman serves in leadership roles for many business and nonprofit organizations.

Honors & Awards

• The Best Lawyers in America©, Energy Law (2015 -2023)
• President’s Award, J.D. Power & Associates (2011)
• Phoenix Business Journal, “Lifetime Achievement Award,” Most Admired CEOs (2011)
• Phoenix Business Journal, “Lifetime Achievement Award,” The Agri-Business Council of Arizona (2011)
• Phoenix Business Journal, Most Admired Executives (2011)
• Greater Phoenix Urban League, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Individual Award (2002)
• Executive of the Year, American Society of Safety Engineers (1998)

Professional & Civic Activities

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute

• Board Secretary, Executive Committee, Board Member (2014 – 2023)
• Public Policy Committee, Co-Chair

 HonorHealth

• Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
• Member, Board of Directors (2012 – 2020)

University of Arizona Foundation

• Chair, Board of Trustees (2016 – 2017)
• Member, Board of Directors (2005 – present)

Translation Genomics Research Institute (T-Gen)

• Member, Board of Directors (2005 – present)
• Chair, Finance and Budget Committee (2016 – present)

University of Arizona College of Medicine

• Member, Phoenix Biomedical Campus Advisory Committee (2015)
• Member, Leadership Board (2005 – 2009)

Arizona Medical Education Oversight Task Force

• Chair (2011)

Governor’s Arizona Centennial Commission (2011)

Arizona Community Foundation

• Chair, Board of Directors (2008 – 2009)

Super Bowl Host Committee (2008 – 2009)

St. Joseph’s Hospital Board and Medical Center

• Chair, Board of Directors (2006 – 2007)

Governor’s Arizona Health-E Connection Steering Committee (2005 – 2006)

Heard Museum

• President, Board of Directors (2003 – 2004)

Governor’s Task Force on Essential Services (2003 – 2004)

Greater Phoenix Leadership

• Chair, Board of Directors (2001 – 2002)
• Member (1995 – 2023)

Valley of the Sun United Way Campaign

• Chair (2000 – 2002)

Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education (1999 – 2000)

Barrow Neurological Foundation

• President, Board of Directors (1997 – 2000)

Publications

• “Increase Research Funding for Arizona’s Public Universities,” Author, Arizona Republic (March 12, 2014)
• “Growing Bioscience Hub in Valley Deserves Support,” Author, Arizona Republic (August 6, 2012)

 Speaking Engagements

• “Lessons in Leadership,” East Valley Partnership, Emerging Leaders (September 2011)

Memberships & Affiliations

• State Bar of Arizona
• Arizona Chamber of Commerce; Member, Executive Committee, Board of Directors (2017 – 2023); Chair, Water, Energy and Natural Resources Committee (2017 -2023)

B3 Strategies

• Member, Board of Managers (2013 – 2017)

Large Public Power Council

• Chair (2003 – 2004)
• Member (1996 – 2011

Electric Power Research Institute

• Chair (2009 – 2010)

American Public Power Association

• Member, Executive Committee (1999 – 2000)

East Valley Partnership – Board of Directors

• Co-chair, Advocacy and Government Relations Committee (2015 – 2023)

Military Experience

• Army Reserve JAG; Captain (retired)