Phillip A. Sitz

A cybersecurity expert who brings a background in business management to his practice

Phillip Sitz’s path to becoming an attorney wasn’t a straight one. With a background in technology and cybersecurity and time served in the Air Force, he brings a unique perspective and skillset to his work with clients.

After graduating from the University of Kansas, Phil served as an Intelligence Officer in an Air Force special operations unit. During this time as an undergraduate and military officer, he learned to speak Arabic and cultivated a professional interest in cybersecurity. Upon transitioning out of the Air Force, Phil found the skills he learned as an officer were employable in the field of cybersecurity. He and a business partner then started their own firm servicing mid-size and major defense contractors for whom they designed secure networking solutions, implemented recruitment policies for personnel, and trained customer personnel on cybersecurity tactics and best practices. While with the firm, Phil identified a business need for an attorney, as many of their clients were looking for contract review and advice, and as a result, enrolled in law school. Attending night classes at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law while managing his business full-time not only prepared Phil for a full caseload but allows him to relate to his clients from a business perspective. Additionally, his experience in technology and his cybersecurity expertise provides him with a strong background in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Phil is a recent transplant to Richmond, an avid chess player, and devotes time to studying foreign languages.