American Airlines Group has appointed Anthony (Tony) J. Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Richmond will join the airline's senior leadership team and report directly to CEO Robert Isom.
In his new role, Richmond will oversee American's Legal Affairs team, shaping the airline's legal and labour relations strategy. His responsibilities will span corporate governance, securities and corporate finance, litigation, competition and antitrust matters, compliance, privacy, environmental concerns and intellectual property issues.
Richmond brings extensive experience in corporate law, having been a partner at global law firm Latham & Watkins since 1996. With over 30 years of expertise, he has advised a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on complex legal matters and high-profile transactions. At Latham & Watkins, he played a key role in shaping the firm's corporate practice, holding multiple leadership positions, including chairing the Audit Committee for over a decade and leading the Strategic Initiatives Committee.
Before his legal career, Richmond worked as a certified public accountant at Deloitte. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley. His appointment is expected to ensure a smooth transition for American Airlines, leveraging his deep knowledge of corporate law and industry experience to support the company's strategic direction.
