WESTCHESTER, NY (June 9, 2025) — Crain’s New York Business has named Richard St. Paul, a local attorney, entrepreneur, and U.S. Army veteran, to its 2025 list of Notable Leaders in Philanthropy for his role in driving economic growth and community development.
As volunteer Board Chair for Community Capital of New York, St. Paul led efforts that doubled the nonprofit’s small business lending portfolio to $3.5 million and expanded affordable housing loans by $1.8 million.
These investments created or retained over 230 local jobs and improved housing stability for working families in the region.
St. Paul collaborates with organizations like WestHab, the National Black Empowerment Council, and the NAACP New Rochelle Branch, focusing on practical solutions through strategic legal counsel and mentorship.
“I am honored by this recognition from Crain’s, which I see as a testament to what we can achieve when we focus on common goals,” St. Paul said. “My approach has always been a practical one: support our local businesses, invest in the stability of our neighborhoods, and find solutions that work. Real progress comes from collaboration between the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.”
A former elected official, St. Paul advocates for responsible fiscal policies and public-private partnerships to foster sustainable growth. He is the founder and Managing Attorney of The St. Paul Law Firm, specializing in business, real estate, civil rights, wills, trusts, estates, and employment law.
For more information, visit www.TheStPaulLawFirm.com.
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