Our Team & Collaborators
A Collective Advancing Meaningful Change

Founder & CEO
Kim Richman
Kim E. Richman is the Founder of Richman Law & Policy. His work focuses on Impact Litigation. Kim strives to use law and policy to repair the world by litigating on behalf of everyday citizens, parents, activists, nonprofit organizations, progressive businesses, and trade associations.

Managing Attorney
Siobhan Donahue
Siobhan Donahue is the Managing Associate at Richman Law & Policy. She wants to use her experiences and formal education to promote community development and sustainability.

Financial Controller
Shelly Gildea
Shelly is an experienced professional with a strong accounting background. She has worked at RLP since its inception with a strategic focus on growth and innovation. She has a passion for travel and all things volleyball.

Attorney Manager
Hashim Rahman

Associate Attorney
Nikki Santos
Nicoly "Nikki" Santos is an Attorney at Richman Law & Policy where she focuses on the firm’s Human Rights practice. She is passionate about advancing corporate accountability, promoting ethical supply chains, and strengthening international law to expand access to justice.

Paralegal
Roan Gillingham
Roan Gillingham is a Paralegal at Richman Law & Policy, where he assists across all areas of the firm, including sustainability, environmental, animal welfare and human rights.

Associate/Litigation Fellow
Dawson Vandervort
Dawson Vandervort works with RLP of counsel and as a litigation fellow. He has experience in energy, environmental, animal, and tax law. Outside of work, he studies political ecology and walks his dogs.

Of Counsel & Consulting Experts
Specialized Counsel Members
Salwa Ahmad
Emily Lane
Ashwin Murthy
Maria Oliveira
Dane White
Partner Counsel Members
Joshua Arison
Jaimie Mak
Matt Press
Leslie Zellers
Senior Counsel Members
Alexis Baden-Mayor
Bicky Corman
Scott Edwards
Aaron Halegua
Jane McBride
Support Team

Mahbuba Sumiya
Legal Assistant

Stacy Cagen
Analyst

Matylda Urbaniak
Law Clerk

Rachel Cohen
Legal Intern

Emily Brookfield
Legal Intern

Ashley Gentile
Legal Intern (Law Student)

Emma DiGiovanni
Legal Intern (Law Student)

Ayman Irfan
Legal Intern (Law Student)
