Richard Palermo
About Richard Palermo
Richard Palermo serves as Senior Legal Counsel at American Tower, where he has held various legal positions since 2006. He holds a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law and a B.A. in Politics from Saint Anselm College.
Current Role at American Tower
Richard Palermo serves as Senior Legal Counsel at American Tower, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support to the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in telecommunications law. His responsibilities include overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Previous Positions at American Tower
Richard Palermo has held multiple legal positions at American Tower over the years. He worked as Title Attorney from 2006 to 2008, then as Asset Acquisitions Attorney from 2008 to 2012. Following that, he served as Supervising Attorney from 2012 to 2015, and then as Managing Attorney from 2015 to 2019. He continued his career at American Tower as Senior Managing Attorney from 2019 to 2021, contributing to various legal aspects of the company's operations.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Richard Palermo earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Massachusetts School of Law, studying from 1999 to 2002. He also studied Politics at Saint Anselm College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, he pursued further studies in Politics at Georgetown University and the Engalitcheff Institute of Politics.
Fitness Certifications
In addition to his legal career, Richard Palermo has pursued certifications in fitness. He achieved the Dot Fit Certified Fitness Professional designation and is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through NASM. He also studied as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, demonstrating his commitment to health and fitness.
High School Education
Richard Palermo completed his high school education at Lynnfield High School, attending from 1992 to 1995. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional achievements.