On this episode of The Mentor Esq. Andrew J. Smiley sits down with Divorce lawyer, Aimee Richter, Esq. where she talks about the triumphs and struggles that come with being a woman in the law industry.
Aimee is a well-known and highly respected New York City attorney who has been recognized by The New York Times, Crains Business and New York Magazine as well as receiving other professional recognition and awards.
She is a past President of the Brooklyn Bar Association. She serves as a co-chair of the Brooklyn Bar Association’s Family Law Section, a member of the Judiciary Committee, the Articles Editor of the Brooklyn Barrister, and an Arbitrator for the Matrimonial Fee Dispute Panel. Aimee was appointed a Special Master by the Presiding Justices of the Appellate Divisions of both the First and Second Departments to mediate their appeals.
Aimee also co-chairs the Kings County Matrimonial Pro Bono Project and is on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association as the Vice-President of the 2nd Judicial District. She was appointed by the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, to serve on the Committee of Character and Fitness for the 2nd, 10th, 11th, and 13th Districts.
To contact Aimee, please call her office at (212) 271-0664 or send an email to newyork@lacwkrr.com.
Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. is a lecturer, leader, and commander of the courtroom. He is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. To contact Andrew, please either call (212) 986-2022, email andrew@thementoresq.com or visit www.smileylaw.com
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