Richard is one of about fifteen judicially appointed private practitioners who serve on the Advisory Committee to the New York County Commercial Division with the judges of that court. In addition, Richard is a leader in the New York Bar as reflected by his many leadership positions some of which are identified below.
- Member, Advisory Committee, Supreme Court, New York County Commercial Division
- Member, Board of Directors, New York County Lawyers Association (“NYCLA”) Foundation
- Former Member, Board of Directors, NYCLA
- Member, Task Force, NYCLA In The 21st Century
- Member, House of Delegates, New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”)
- Founding Co-chair, In-House/Outside Counsel Committee, NYCLA
- Member, Executive Committee, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, NYSBA
- Founding Co-chair, In-house/Outside Counsel Litigation Group, New York City Bar Association
- Member, Second Circuit Courts Committee, Federal Bar Council