Allison Richman

Associate | New York


Secretary Naile Kurti

Allison is an associate in the family law team.

Allison’s practice focuses on high-conflict custody disputes. Allison is passionate about guiding families through the sensitive and painful challenges inherent to divorce proceedings, particularly when children are involved. 

In addition to her law degree, Allison is a licensed Master Social Worker.  She has worked with families in various capacities, representing children and adolescents in contentious legal proceedings, as well as serving as a trauma-focused therapist in both the public and private sector.

Allison’s multi-disciplinary training and experience make her uniquely suited for counseling individuals in crisis, and shape her compassionate, client-centered approach to legal advocacy. 

Prior to Withers, Allison worked at one of Manhattan's preeminent boutique matrimonial firms, where she represented clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, and marital agreements. Allison has extensive courtroom experience, having represented high net worth clients and New York City youth in family courts throughout New York City. 

Admissions

  • State of New York

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law, JD, summa cum laude & Order of the Coif
  • Fordham University, MSW, summa cum laude
  • University of Pennsylvania,  BA, summa cum laude

Languages

  • English

Withers History

  • Joined 2025