Ritika Bhakhri

Ritika is involved in the firm’s longstanding legacy of pro bono representation and commitment to civic and charitable engagement. Her pro bono activities include working to secure lawful permanent residency for four siblings who were neglected and abandoned in their home country and fled to the United States after facing threats of gang violence. In 2021, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) named Ritika as its "Boston Pro Bono Advocate of the Year." Ritika also serves on the Board of Directors of the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston and Citizens for Juvenile Justice.

Previously, Ritika interned at the Office of the Attorney General in the Trial Division. She researched statutory and case law and served alongside the Assistant Attorney General on issues concerning eminent domain and employment discrimination. She also participated in the Civil Litigation Clinic at Boston College Law School, where she helped her clients with family law issues.

Prior to law school, Ritika worked as a legal assistant at a law office in Boston and served as a legislative intern for Congressman James McGovern, where she researched a variety of legislative issues, including women’s health and military spending.

While attending Boston College Law School, Ritika was president of the Law Student Association, president of the Women’s Law Center, and a 2L Representative of the Law Student Association and the South Asian Law Student Association.