With Barry Grissom’s resignation from the NAFUSA board of directors to run for the United States Senate, the NAFUSA ByLaws authorized the board to select a member to fill Barry’s vacancy in the class of 2021. The board has selected Richard (Rick) Hartunian to fill the remainder of Barry’s term.

Rick is a partner in the New York City office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, having joined the firm’s Investigations and White Collar practice in August, 2017 after a 20-year career with the Department of Justice. Rick served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York from 2010 – 2017, and during his tenure was appointed Vice Chair and Chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee.

“I am truly honored to be appointed to the Board of this tremendous organization, whose purpose is to  promote and defend the integrity and independence of our United States Attorneys’ Offices.  It is a privilege to be associated with so many outstanding former DOJ colleagues, each of whom deeply understands the critical importance of that mission,” Rick said upon being notified of his appointment.