Bethany Richter

Bethany Richter M.A. is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in immigration law, currently serving as a Senior Paralegal at Erickson Immigration Group since March 2022, focusing on writing-intensive high-touch cases. Prior roles include Business Immigration Paralegal II at Fragomen and Business Immigration Consultant at Ogletree Deakins, where preparation of employment-based immigration petitions was a key responsibility. Early career experience includes positions as a Legal Assistant at Sharma Law Offices, LLC, managing PERM petitions, and Associate Faculty at Northern Arizona University, where Bethany developed and taught courses on Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Ethnicity. Educational qualifications include a B.A. in Speech Communications and Urban Studies from Trinity University and a Master of Arts in Sustainable Communities from Northern Arizona University. Additional experience encompasses a management internship with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and coordination of communications and marketing efforts for Flagstaff Community Supported Agriculture.