Background
Tofel, Richard Jeffrey was born on February 17, 1957 in New York City. Son of Robert Leonard and Carol (Collins) Tofel.
Tofel, Richard Jeffrey was born on February 17, 1957 in New York City. Son of Robert Leonard and Carol (Collins) Tofel.
Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1979. Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1983). John F. Kennedy School of Government (Master of Public Policy, 1983).
Associate, Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, New York City, 1983-1986; executive director, Mayor's Commission Human Superior vena cava syndrome Reorganization, New York City, 1984-1985; associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, New York City, 1986-1989; counsel, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., New York City, 1989-1991; assistant general counsel, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., New York City, 1991-1992; assistant managing editor, The Wall St. Journal, New York City, 1992-1995; director international development and administration, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., New York City, 1995-1997; vice president corporation communications, Dow Jones & Company, Inc., New York City, since 1997.
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Committee on Communications Law). New York State and American Bar Associations. Federal Bar Council. (Counsel).
Married Jeanne Helen Straus, February 26, 1983. Children: Rachel Straus, Colin Straus.