Richard Socarides

Activist, Blogger, Business adviser, Connector, Gay, Lawyer, Policy maker, Single, Social entrepreneur, Writer/Editor

Richard serves as Head of Public Affairs at GLG, the leading global professional learning platform (and Ted partner), where he oversees media, communications and government relations. He is also a writer and contributor for NewYorker.com and a frequent political commentator on television. Richard served as White House Special Assistant and Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton, where he focused on policy and political issues. He has also worked on Capitol Hill, as Special Assistant to Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), and in senior corporate roles in media (Time Warner), entertainment (New Line Cinema) and technology (AOL). A lawyer by training, Richard was formerly a partner in a New York City law firm. Richard is a long-time gay rights advocate. A native New Yorker, he is a Trustee of the State University of New York (SUNY) and of Antioch College, which he attended. He is also a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law.

Professional learning. Human rights and gay rights. Helping others. Authenticity. Politics and a progressive agenda. Art. Travel. American education. Writing.

We can learn something from everyone we encounter. The hard part is figuring out what it is. How can we remain curious?

Elections - Campaign Management, expertise, Gay and Politics, Goverment, Helping Others, Law - Constitutional Law, Learning, politcs, Press+Media+Journalism, Trusteeship

Back for my third Ted, this year as a partner.

Listening.