Justice Richter Named to Crain’s New York’s ‘Notable 2022 LGBTQ Leaders’ List

Arnold & Porter senior counsel Rosalyn Richter was named to Crain’s New York’s ‘Notable 2022 LGBTQ Leaders’ list. This list honors LGBTQ individuals who are outstanding professionals within their industry and are involved in mentoring programs, community activities, and philanthropy. The individuals on the list also have dedicated themselves to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Crain’s recognized Justice Richter for her work in complex litigation at both the trial and appellate level and her pro bono work, specifically on behalf of the LGBTQ community. Crain’s also highlighted Richter’s work mentoring LGBTQ students and associates, as well as her role as co-chair of the New York City Bar Association’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.

Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Justice Richter served as an Associate Justice in the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, First Department, for over a decade. In that role, she presided over a diverse range of complex issues, including significant commercial and real estate matters, and criminal and matrimonial cases. As a scholar and leader in the legal industry, Justice Richter also serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia Law School and has previously taught at Brooklyn and New York Law Schools. She has helped train judges and lawyers throughout the United States and is firmly committed to pro bono service, advancing civil rights, including for the LGBTQ community, and increasing diversity in the legal profession.