Atty. Rishita Apsani

Atty. Rishita Apsani

Rishita Apsani is a litigation counsel who represents clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters. She has experience representing leading technology innovators and media companies on First Amendment and Communications Decency Act matters.

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Profile Summary

About Rishita Apsani at a glance

Rishita Apsani is a business, litigation, and government attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rishita Apsani is a litigation counsel who represents clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters
  • She has experience representing leading technology innovators and media companies on First Amendment and Communications Decency Act matters
  • She also regularly conducts internal investigations and provides strategic counseling for companies and educational institutions on anti-discrimination matters

Practice Areas Explained

Rishita Apsani's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rishita Apsani handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rishita Apsani

Where is Rishita Apsani's law office located?
Rishita Apsani's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rishita Apsani handle?
Rishita Apsani focuses on business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Rishita Apsani go to law school?
Rishita Apsani earned their education at (J.D., 2018).
How can I contact Rishita Apsani for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Rishita Apsani received?
Rishita Apsani's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice.

Education

J.D.
University of California Berkeley
- 2018

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026

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