Ritha Pierre

Ritha Pierre is an accomplished Legal Counsel with over ten years of experience in various legal disciplines, including labor and employment law, governance, commercial transactions, criminal law, and compliance in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

She is recognized for her exceptional problem-solving skills and delivering innovative, practical legal outcomes.

Ritha is skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and leading legal teams, with a strong track record of providing pragmatic and innovative legal solutions.

She holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Bioethics from Columbia University, a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, and a B.A in Government and Politics from Saint John's University.

Ritha has held key positions in several organizations, including General Counsel, Interim General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Associate General Counsel at RiseBoro Community Partnership. She has also served as Associate Labor Counsel/Director of Human Resources at Highgate and Associate General Counsel at SEIU.

Her professional background includes roles as an Assistant District Attorney and Legal Assistant at Kings County District Attorney's Office, where she gained valuable experience. Ritha has also interned at various legal entities, such as the Legal Aid Society and the Fordham University School of Law's Housing Rights Clinic.

She has a reputation for strategic planning, exceptional leadership, and mentoring legal teams to achieve organizational goals. Ritha is committed to utilizing her comprehensive legal expertise and dynamic approach to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively.