ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Mindi M. Richter, Managing Partner of Shumaker’s St. Petersburg office, has been appointed to Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 42 in recognition of her exemplary leadership skills and commitment to the legal profession and the broader Florida community.
Leadership Florida brings together a diverse group of leaders from across the state, all dedicated to strengthening Florida's communities and to enhancing their understanding of issues critical to Florida. Being selected for this program is a testament to Mindi’s professional excellence and her deep-rooted dedication to community service.
Renowned for her outstanding legal acumen and her ability to cultivate strong client relationships, Mindi is seen as a leader both within Shumaker and in the community. Under Mindi’s leadership, Shumaker’s St. Petersburg office, which opened earlier this year, marks a significant milestone in Shumaker’s strategic expansion plan, providing top-tier legal services to clients in the area. Mindi also serves as an Intellectual Property and Technology Regional Service Line Leader for the firm.
“Mindi’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in establishing our new St. Pete office and in the firm as a whole. This vision will make her an invaluable asset to Leadership Florida," said Rick Kriseman, Shumaker Advisors Executive Vice President and Principal U.S. Cities Practice, former Mayor of St. Petersburg, and member of Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class 41.
Mindi, who has been with Shumaker since 2007, said she looks forward to delving deeper into issues and trends in Florida and engaging with a diverse group of leaders from throughout the state as a member of Cornerstone Class 42.
With deep roots in the community, Mindi is a graduate of the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2023 and has been involved in multiple community organizations in various capacities, including serving on the ReliaQuest Bowl Board of Directors (2022-present).
Furthermore, Mindi was recently recognized in the 2024 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals – a guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe.