Alumni in Residence with Tangela Richter J.D. ’97 of GEICO

The Alumni in Residence program connects current HLS students with accomplished HLS alumni for one-on-one career mentoring and advice. You’re invited to meet with Tangela Richter J.D. ’97 during her virtual office hours. Sign up for a 20-minute Zoom appointment.

Tangela Richter is the Chief Legal Officer of GEICO, overseeing the company’s Legal, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Compliance organizations. In this role, Tangela has transformed these groups for optimal engagement with internal and external business partners and stakeholders to drive impact, create synergies, and position GEICO for the future. She has developed relationships in the industry and across the organization, allowing her to engage as a strategic partner on a wide range of enterprise and industry matters. Her team is comprised of over 1,200 associates across the United States.

Tangela joined GEICO from Wells Fargo, where she served as Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, leading the Enterprise Functions Division of the Legal Department. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she served as Corporate Secretary and Managing Counsel at American Express. Tangela has also served as Deputy General Counsel at Lending Club Corporation and held leadership roles at Capital One Financial Corporation and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tangela began her legal career as a tax associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

Tangela has over 25 years of legal experience, with a focus on transformation, innovation, and operational excellence while building high-performing and inclusive teams. As a member of senior leadership teams, she is a results-focused advisor and a collaborative business partner, delivering sound legal and business advice in rapidly changing environments.

Tangela is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Howard University. She also serves as a member of the Customer Advisory Board for Eudia, a company at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence and technology to advance the work of corporate legal departments. Tangela has previously served on the Boards of Directors of God’s Love We Deliver and Dance Theater of Harlem.