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Our Team & Collaborators

A Collective Advancing Meaningful Change

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Attorney Manager 

Hashim Rahman

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 

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Mahbuba Sumiya

Legal Assistant

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Stacy Cagen

Analyst

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Matylda Urbaniak

Law Clerk

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Rachel Cohen

Legal Intern

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Emily Brookfield

Legal Intern

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Ashley Gentile

Legal Intern (Law Student)

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Emma DiGiovanni

Legal Intern (Law Student)

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Ayman Irfan

Legal Intern (Law Student)

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