Greenberg Traurig, LLP Vice Chair Richard A. Edlin was named to the board of trustees of the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization "dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States."
NEW YORK, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP Vice Chair Richard A. Edlin was named to the board of trustees of the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization "dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States." He was elected at the annual meeting of trustees in Washington, D.C., held June 5.
"Rich's appointment to the Supreme Court Historical Society's board of trustees is a testament to his extraordinary commitment to the highest standards of our profession and to public service," said Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig. "His integrity, leadership, and dedication set a remarkable example within our firm and beyond. We are proud to see Rich recognized in this way and have no doubt that he will bring the same vision, energy, and collaborative spirit to the society's important mission as he does to Greenberg Traurig every day."
Incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1974, the organization supports historical research, collects artwork, antiques, and artifacts related to the Court's history, sponsors educational programs and lectures, and publishes print and digital materials to bring public awareness to the Court's societal contributions. Trustees are nominated by existing trustees and voted on by the full board during the annual meeting. They are elected for an initial three-year term and are eligible for re-election.
"I am deeply grateful to the Supreme Court Historical Society for this honor, and I look forward to supporting and advancing their worthy cause as a member of the board of trustees," Edlin said.
Edlin chairs Greenberg Traurig's New York Litigation Practice and the firm's Business & Regulatory Financial Services Litigation Group. A seasoned trial lawyer, he has argued cases in federal and state courts nationwide, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and has handled both domestic and international arbitrations. He has testified before Congress and the Department of Commerce, and represented high-profile clients and public figures, including two U.S. Senators.
"We are thrilled to have him joining us," Chief Operating Officer of the Supreme Court Historical Society Martha Meehan-Cohen said when asked about Edlin's recent election to the board.
Edlin has earned numerous accolades in the industry. He is described in Chambers and Partners as "brilliant" and "one of the best trial lawyers I have ever seen." The Legal 500 calls him "imperturbable, polished and prepared." In 2019, The National Law Journal also recognized Edlin as a "Master of the Courtroom." He is the 2020 recipient of the John J. McCloy Award from the Fund for the Modern Courts.
Active in many legal industry groups, Edlin is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a fellow of the New York Bar Foundation, a commissioner on the Chief Judge's Commission for the Reimagining of the New York Courts and chair of the subcommittee on Future Trials, a member of the board of trustees of the Historical Society of the New York Courts, a member of the board of trustees of the Urban Justice Center, a member of the board of directors for Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert, a trustee of The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, a member of the board of governors of Tel Aviv University, a fellow of the Litigation Council of America, and a trustee of New Jersey SEEDS.
Edlin also frequently speaks and writes on legal topics and is the author of the chapter on Cross-Examination in Commercial Litigation in the New York Courts (Fifth Edition) for which he received the Conspicuous Service Award from the New York County Lawyers Association, the co-author of the chapter on Expert Witnesses in Successful Partnering Between Inside and Outside Counsel, and the co-author of Discovery Strategy in Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts.
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