Richard Wanderer

Richard Wanderer, Esq. has worked in the publishing field in New York City and Los Angeles for more than 30 years. In fact, he worked with the real MAD MEN of Madison Avenue. This included employment with major national magazines such as Family Circle, Esquire, The Saturday Evening Post, and Playboy. Richard also worked for major newspaper chains in

multiple capacities including public relations, publicity and primarily advertising sales.

Later in life, while working full time in publishing and raising a family, Richard attended law school. Upon graduating and passing the Bar Exam he became a member of the California Bar. He received an award from the California Bar for his pro bono work. He met his wife when both worked for Esquire in New York City and they now have two grown daughters, and at this point, one son-in-law.

Considered an authority on the American magazine industry, Richard was invited to write an op-ed piece on the survival of magazines in America for the prestigious Bulldog Reporter. It can be seen on their website as it appeared on 6/25/09.

His suspense novel, The Holiday Party (A Tale of a Corporate Takeover) centers on a fictitious tale of what happens to the lives of employees whose companies fall victim to corporate takeovers.