Richard Anthony Celestin Esq.

Richard Anthony Celestin is a Jamaica, Queens (NY) native who serves as an attorney, an author, an adjunct professor, a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Prior to entering law school, and since becoming an attorney, he has directed his work towards underrepresented and at-risk youth via the not-for-profit sector and with alternative-to-detention programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Richard created a limited liability corporation in 2009, Richard Celestin Consulting Group, LLC, for the purposes of developing and providing legal skill development, self-awareness, youth empowerment, and consequential thinking programs to elementary, middle and high school students in the five boroughs and Long Island, particularly with youth of color. Richard also serves as a consultant for various organizations seeking to develop youth-based programs within the community and supports others as a success and empowerment coach and motivational speaker, focusing on inspiring and empowering youth, young adults and professionals.