Samuele Riva

I am a Corporate Attorney who regularly advises clients on a wide range of corporate matters and transactions, such as mergers & acquisitions, business agreements and start-up law. The combination of my LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law and my litigation background enables me to protect individuals and businesses from all types of legal complexities — all while remaining practical and committed to cost-efficient service.

Prior to joining Romano Law, I handled all aspects of litigation from inception through trial in state and federal courts on matters related to business divorces, commercial disputes, breach of contract and fiduciary claims, civil fraud claims (including RICO Act claims as defense counsel) and civil rights actions under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for deprivation of constitutionally-protected rights or property without due process. I successfully assisted in settling a $282,000 federal lawsuit commenced by the firm’s client, a commercial landlord, against a local government entity during the second day of trial.

Fordham University School of Law

LL.M. (2020) | Banking, Corporate and Finance Law

2019 - 2020

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

J.D. (2019) | Law

2016 - 2019

Honors: Salutatorian; CALI Excellence in Legal Process, Property, Sales, First Amendment, Bankruptcy, and Contracts

Associate Attorney

Romano Law PLLC

2021 - Current

Work on domestic and regional acquisitions, including due diligence review, negotiation meetings, and drafting of stock/asset purchase agreements, merger agreements and ancillary documents; ensure satisfaction of conditions precedent to closings. Perform general counsel services for start-up companies, assist companies in raising new equity, and draft various business and employment agreements, including partnership and shareholder agreements, profits interest grants, restricted stock agreements, service agreements, offer letters, PIIA and restrictive covenants agreements.

Pro Bono Scholar Award

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2019

State Bar of New York  # 5719000

Member

Current

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

Since 2019