Richard Gump

Richard Gump was one of the co-founders of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, a prominent American law firm known for its lobbying efforts and legal services. After serving as an FBI agent during World War II, he transitioned into the legal field and established the firm in 1945 alongside Robert Strauss. Gump's work laid the foundation for the firm's growth into a major player in Washington's lobbying landscape.