Richard D. Key

Richard Key advises government contractors, manufacturers, aerospace and defense companies, and other organizations operating in highly regulated industries on complex contracting, compliance, and risk management matters. Clients rely on him to help navigate the legal and business challenges that arise when working with federal agencies, defense programs, and international partners.

Richard works with clients to manage contractual risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and achieve business objectives in fast-moving and highly scrutinized environments. He provides practical guidance on government procurement requirements, export controls, contract performance issues, funding and cost matters, and strategic negotiations, helping clients make informed decisions while minimizing operational and legal exposure.

Richard's experience is rooted in the defense and aerospace sectors, where he has managed high-value government contract portfolios, negotiated significant awards, and advised stakeholders on matters involving the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Before joining Miller Canfield, Richard served in a series of contract management, compliance, quality, and government property leadership roles at a leading global aerospace and defense manufacturing company, where he oversaw complex defense programs and supported business operations involving U.S. military and foreign military customers.