Philip Rizk
About Philip Rizk
Philip Rizk is an Associate at King & Spalding, currently working in Abu Dhabi after previously serving in their New York office. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management from The George Washington University and two Juris Doctor degrees from Georgetown University Law Center and the University of North Carolina School of Law.
Work at King & Spalding
Philip Rizk has held multiple positions at King & Spalding, starting as a Summer Associate in 2020 for one month in New York. He later served as an Associate from 2021 to 2023, also in New York. Currently, he is working as an Associate in the Abu Dhabi office since 2023. His role involves contributing to the projects team while on internal secondment, showcasing his adaptability and experience across different office locations.
Education and Expertise
Philip Rizk completed his Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management at The George Washington University from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Georgetown University Law Center from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he studied at the University of North Carolina School of Law for one year from 2018 to 2019, enhancing his legal expertise.
Background
Philip Rizk graduated from St. Patrick Catholic High School, where he completed his high school education from 2010 to 2014. His early academic foundation laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in business and law. He has gained diverse work experience through various internships and assistant roles, including positions at The George Washington University and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Internship Experience
Philip Rizk has completed several internships that provided him with practical experience in different sectors. He worked as an Intern at Special Olympics District of Columbia for two months in 2017, and as a Citi Open Tournament Intern in 2016. His role as a Legal Intern at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 2019 involved regulatory and compliance matters, contributing to his legal knowledge.
Research Assistant Roles
Philip Rizk served as a Research Assistant at The George Washington University - School of Business in two distinct departments. He worked in the Department of Management from 2016 to 2017 for one year, and in the Department of Sport, Event, and Hospitality Management from 2017 to 2018 for seven months. These roles allowed him to develop research skills and gain insights into management practices.