About Samuele
Samuele Riva arrived in New York’s legal scene after a course of study that combined a general law education with postgraduate training in financial regulation. He earned a J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2019 and followed that with an LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law from Fordham University School of Law in 2020. Those credentials mark a clear interest in the legal issues that touch banks, lenders and corporate clients.
His early years after law school are not widely documented in public filings, but Riva joined Romano Law PLLC as an associate lawyer in 2021. At Romano Law he entered a practice environment that handles transactional and regulatory matters. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his drafting and precise when working through complex documentation, traits that suit corporate and finance work.
Riva is admitted to practice in New York. That jurisdiction is home to many of the institutions and transactions that intersect with the banking and corporate sectors. He has built experience around the state's regulatory and commercial landscape and has worked on matters that require familiarity with both statutory and contract-based obligations.
His academic path suggests the kinds of matters he gravitates toward. The LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law involved coursework on topics such as bank regulation, corporate governance, and financial instruments, and it added a layer of technical training to the broader legal foundation of his J.D. Those studies helped him move from classroom theory to the practical demands of drafting, negotiation and compliance work.
At Romano Law Riva has handled client matters typical of smaller boutique practices that serve business clients and financial actors. His role has included preparing transactional documents, assisting with regulatory filings and supporting litigation teams when commercial disputes require coordination between lawyers and financial experts. He works alongside more senior attorneys and contributes to projects at different stages, from initial diligence to closing.
Outside of case files and client work, Riva maintains a presence in the professional community through bar membership and by participating in events where transactional lawyers and regulators meet. He continues to develop skills tied to corporate transactions and bank regulatory questions. He currently practices at Romano Law PLLC, where his work handles corporate and finance matters.
