Karl Riley chose to become a lawyer because he wanted to help others, and he has spent his career doing just that. A commercial litigator and Las Vegas Office Managing Partner at Cozen O’Connor, Riley’s accomplishments are vast and impressive, but when asked about his career, he leads with the hundreds of hours of pro bono work he’s proud to do—including advocating for neglected and abused children with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.
In the past year alone, Riley has successfully handled several major appeals and cases, including arguments before the California Court of Appeals and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has been recognized regionally and nationally for his work, including being named Trailblazer of the West by The American Lawyer in 2021.
In addition to his extensive pro bono work, Riley serves as a mentor to others, with the goal of increasing the 5% of African American attorneys currently in the legal profession.