Richard Semegram

Richard Semegram is a Supervising Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, with a tenure beginning in February 2021. Previously, Richard held the position of Supervising Attorney at HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS from November 2015 to February 2021 and served as a Staff Attorney in the same organization. Richard also contributed as an Adjunct Faculty member at Fordham University School of Law from August 2018 to December 2020. Earlier experience includes a role as Staff Attorney in the Civil Unit at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc. from January 2014 to November 2015, and as Communications and Legislative Coordinator at 596 Acres in 2012. Richard's legal background is further complemented by various internships and positions that focus on tenant rights and civil rights. Richard earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the City University of New York School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from SUNY New Paltz.