The strategic Catalyst
Built by a team who has been in every room.
Legal and deal architects, and strategic operators across AI, blockchain, real estate, MedTech, entertainment, sports, and global markets.
$450M+
Value created & saved across our careers
15+
Years across law, tech, entertainment & global markets
8+
Industries served: AI to MedTech, real estate to global expansion
4
Senior co-founders — no junior associates, no handoffs
Our Philosophy
We don't run a cost center. We run a revenue engine.
Structuring deals, protecting IP, and positioning companies for scale in spaces where no playbook yet exists. Every client gets the operators — not an associate.
Senior specialists. No junior ADVISORS. No handoffs.
"Every client gets the operators — not an associate."
Blake Walker Richardson, Esq. — Founder & CEO
The Advisory Team
Senior specialists. No junior associates. No handoffs.
A specialized team of senior advisors, each embedded in their discipline and selected for precision, discretion, and the ability to deliver at the highest level.
Blake Walker Richardson, Esq.
Founder, CEO & Legal Architect
Chief Legal Officer · Strategic Advisor
Blake Walker Richardson is a visionary entrepreneur, legal powerhouse, tech executive, deal architect, and strategic operator across AI, blockchain, real estate, MedTech, entertainment, and global markets — with $450M+ created across 15+ years at the highest level of law and business. She has served as Chief Legal Officer and President of International Relations at billion-dollar technology companies, advising on governance, strategy, and emerging technologies. Her career spans law, entertainment, sports, and tech — with experience at NBCUniversal, the Phoenix Suns, and Lionsgate, and legal practice at Nixon Peabody and Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk LLP representing clients across music, film, television, and sports. Blake is a graduate of Pepperdine University, Arizona State University Cronkite School, and USC Gould School of Law, where she received the Edward and Eleanor Shattuck Award. She serves on the boards of Always for the People and Aim 4theTheArt, and has been featured in AfroTech, Essence, XO Necole, and The D.L. Hughley Radio Show.
- Licensed CA & AZ
- CLO & President of International Relations — Gala
- $450M+ in value created across 15+ years
- NBCUniversal · Phoenix Suns · Lionsgate
- Nixon Peabody · Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk LLP
- USC Gould School of Law — Shattuck Award
Karolina Ganatra
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Regulatory Strategy & Compliance Architecture
Karolina is a global compliance strategist operating at the intersection of regulation, technology, and international growth. She previously served as Head of Compliance at technology companies, leading compliance strategy in some of the most complex and rapidly evolving areas of the global regulatory landscape. With a legal education spanning both the European Union and the United States, Karolina holds a degree in Law and European Union Law from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin and an LL.M. in Trade and International Business Transactions from Fordham University School of Law in New York. Her work spans Web3, digital assets, fintech, AI, AML/KYC, sanctions, data privacy, and cross-border expansion. Drawing on her international background and experience navigating emerging regulatory frameworks, she transforms regulatory complexity into practical compliance architecture that protects businesses while enabling them to grow. Karolina’s approach is simple: compliance should not be a barrier to growth. It should be the architecture that makes growth possible.
- Web3 & AI regulatory strategy
- AML/KYC & sanctions compliance
- Data privacy frameworks
- Cross-border market architecture
Harris L Kay, Esq.
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Securities Litigation & Financial Regulatory
Harris L. Kay has nearly thirty years' experience counseling individual and institutional clients in a variety of business, legal, operational and compliance matters. Licensed in Illinois, New York, and Virginia, Harris has served as a partner and has held management roles at several national and international law firms. His clients have included major financial institutions, digital asset and technology companies, and other businesses subject to complex legal and regulatory operational frameworks. He represents clients in a variety of matters, ranging from day-to-day business and compliance issues to sophisticated transactions and technology-driven complex litigation matters. Harris currently manages his own legal practice, and serves as the CEO of a legal technology company. These leadership roles in both law firms and in the business sector have afforded him a unique perspective on the management and operational challenges and opportunities that these entities face. Harris received his BA from the College of William & Mary and his JD from the University of Richmond School of Law. He is a published author on numerous subjects and a frequent speaker at industry seminars. He has served on several for-profit and nonprofit boards, and is currently a board member of The Night Ministry. He is licensed to practice in Illinois, New York, and Virginia.
- 30+ years of advisory experience
- CEO of a legal technology company
- Board member & strategic advisor
- Regulatory representation & complex litigation
Tracy Gaskins
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Business Strategy & Operations
25+ years leading business operations across legal, technology, and healthcare — including a billion-dollar enterprise. Bridges strategy with operational execution, scaling infrastructure across complex environments.
- 25+ years in business operations
- Billion-dollar enterprise leadership
- Legal, technology & healthcare sectors
- Operational strategy & infrastructure scaling
Senior Advisors
Extended expertise. Selective by design.
WGHR Global draws on a curated network of senior advisors who bring deep domain authority in their respective fields.
Leila Steinberg
Senior Entertainment Advisor
Entertainment Strategy · Artist Development · Cultural Impact
Leila Steinberg is one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry — a manager, producer, educator, and cultural architect with a career spanning four decades. Best known as the original manager and discoverer of Tupac Shakur, Leila has shaped the trajectories of some of the most iconic artists in music history. Her work sits at the intersection of art, commerce, and social impact, and she brings that rare combination of industry depth and cultural intelligence to every engagement. At WGHR Global, Leila advises on entertainment strategy, talent strategy, and the business architecture behind artist-driven ventures.
- Original manager & discoverer of Tupac Shakur
- Four decades in music, film & entertainment
- Artist development & talent strategy
- Cultural strategy & social impact
Callie Spikes
Business Development & Senior Coordinator
Team & Deal Coordination
As Senior Coordinator, Callie specializes in supporting executive leadership, managing client engagement, coordinating complex projects, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations across a wide range of consulting initiatives. She serves as a trusted point of contact for clients, handling sensitive communications and executive interactions with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Her role combines organization, strategic communication, and problem-solving to help clients and teams achieve meaningful, lasting results. Callie is a graduate of Arizona State University's Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, where she developed a strong foundation in leadership, public service, organizational strategy, and collaborative problem-solving. Bringing a bright, fresh perspective to every opportunity, she is passionate about identifying innovative solutions, improving processes, and building lasting relationships that drive long-term success. Callie believes the strongest outcomes come from combining thoughtful planning with adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Whether coordinating projects, supporting leadership, managing confidential client relationships, or helping organizations navigate complex challenges, she strives to create efficient, effective, and sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.
- Full-team coordination & support
- Deal flow management
- Client engagement operations
- Cross-functional team liaison
Global Reach
Operating across every border you're scaling into.
From U.S. market entry for international founders to UAE and Gulf expansion structuring — WGHR Global has built the legal architecture for companies operating in the most complex regulatory environments in the world.
United States
CA, AZ, NY, VA, & IL licensed. Full CLO-level coverage across all U.S. jurisdictions.
UAE & Gulf
Expansion structuring, entity formation, and regulatory compliance across Gulf markets.
Africa
Market entry structuring, cross-border compliance, and legal architecture for companies expanding across African markets and jurisdictions.
International
Cross-border legal architecture for companies scaling across multiple regulatory environments.
Work With the Operators.
WGHR Global does not take unlimited clients. Every engagement is selective. Every client gets a senior team led by Blake — no junior associates, no handoffs, no form contracts.