Co-Founder of California Pizza Kitchen; Former Federal Prosecutor; Author
Rick Rosenfield Biography
Rick Rosenfield is a former federal prosecutor and defense attorney. He is the co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen, the restaurant brand that helped redefine how America eats pizza and reshaped modern casual dining.
Before entering the restaurant business, Rosenfield began his legal career at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC, where he worked on cases before the US Supreme Court and the US Courts of Appeals. He later served as an assistant U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, prosecuting major criminal cases, including organized crime matters, before transitioning into private practice representing high-profile clients.
In 1985, Rosenfield and his partner, Larry Flax, made the unconventional decision to leave the law field and open the first California Pizza Kitchen in Beverly Hills. What began as a single restaurant grew into a global brand while maintaining a distinctive culinary vision and culture.
Rosenfield lives in Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife, Esther. They have three children and two grandchildren. He also served 23 years on the Callaway Golf board, including as Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Management and Succession Committee.
Rick Rosenfield Speaking Topics
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FROM COURTROOM TO KITCHEN
Leaving the law, betting on an unconventional idea, creating a differentiated brand and building culture before scale.
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WHAT FOUNDERS LEARN TOO LATE
Growth, control, going public, selling a company
• and why the price at closing is only one measure of success.
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