Richard Warren Beckwith is a highly accomplished attorney with a diverse and eclectic background
spanning law, molecular biology, and media. Currently serving as the City Attorney for Rock Springs,
Wyoming, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. He is the Wyoming State Director
for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and a member of the MUFON International Board of Directors. He
is also the host of the Official MUFON Podcast. He has been investigating UFOs for more than fifty years,
and professionally for nearly twenty.
Beckwith earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Wyoming and
a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming College of Law. His legal career has included roles as
Principal Partner in a prestigious local law firm, General Counsel to Dr. Steven Greer's Orion Project, and
Legal Counsel to the MUFON Board of Directors. As a skilled litigator and negotiator, he has handled a
wide range of legal matters, including:
• Criminal Defense
• Construction Litigation
• Complex Civil Litigation
• Real estate Law
• Administrative and agency law
• Labor and employment law
• Non-disclosure agreements
Prior to his legal career, Beckwith worked as a microbiologist studying the leaching of selenium in soil, as
a lab technician in a molecular virology lab attempting to isolate a plant protein related to the human
immune response, as a lab technician in a molecular genetics laboratory searching for the Ori of Serratia;
and as a lab technician in an atmospheric microbiology laboratory studying atmospheric bacteria
populations.
His diverse background includes experience as a professional musician and broadcaster, serving as a
Program Director, Production Director, News Director, and Air Personality for numerous broadcasting
organizations.
An active member of the legal community, Beckwith has held numerous leadership positions in the
Sweetwater County Bar Association and is a member of the Wyoming Bar Association and the American
Bar Association.
With his unique blend of legal expertise, scientific knowledge, and media experience, Richard Warren
Beckwith continues to make significant contributions to the UFO/UAP community and beyond.