Portrait of Richard Romeo

Richard P. Romeo

Senior Counsel

Richard Romeo practiced in the area of employment law, both transactional (drafting) and litigation.

Transactions: On the transactional side, Richard was involved in drafting non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, post-employment restrictive covenants and employment policies and handbooks. He had also specifically represented restaurants and hospitality businesses in all of the above employment matters.

Litigation: Richard's litigation experience included assisting and defending businesses in the Department of Labor audits and investigations, defending employment discrimination claims, protection of confidential information, enforcement of post-employment restrictive covenants, and non-solicitation agreements and defending prevailing wage claims.

Richard also had experience in general commercial litigation including suits on breaches of contract, mortgage foreclosure actions on commercial property, and other actions or proceedings of a commercial nature.

    Education

    • Brooklyn Law School (J.D.)
    • Muhlenberg College (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    • Supreme Court of the United States

    Professional Affiliations

    • Litigation Committee, New York City Bar Association, Member
    • Small Law Firm Committee, New York City Bar Association, Member
    • Board of Trustees, Muhlenberg College, Secretary, and Member
    • Management Advisory Board, MTA Office of The Inspector General, Member
    • Lake Hopatcong Foundation, Director

Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.