A lawyer who has always been determined to make a difference in the lives of others, Gretchen Robinson is setting the bar quite high in her work with the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. Working in the areas of minority and women’s business development, she is a key figure in advising on complex policy issues as well as pending legislation that may impact women and other minorities in today’s competitive business environment.
With the main purpose of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation being to concentrate on how the infrastructure of Roosevelt Island is operated, maintained, and developed, it has become more important for Gretchen Robinson to use her legal expertise to help future business owners learn all they can about procurement, labor laws, contracts, licensing, and other aspects of running a successful business.
Knowing it takes a creative approach to solve today’s business problems, Gretchen Robinson encourages collaboration among other members of her legal team. Combining brainstorming sessions with years of legal experience and knowledge, she and her team rely on their trust of one another and the unity they share within the RIOC to bring new ideas to life and get incredible results.
A person who prides herself on her organizational skills and results-driven personality, Gretchen has been able to grow her business over the years and become one of the most admired entrepreneurs of her generation. Knowing it has been her individuality that has helped her stand apart from so many other entrepreneurs within the legal profession, she is proud to use her unique set of skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others.
Whether she is advising board members of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation on issues pertaining to the organization’s daily operations, meeting with her team to discover creative ways to solve a new problem, or working with clients who have their own dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs, Gretchen Robinson stands out as an attorney who follows a different path to success. In the years ahead, she will help others see what it takes to succeed in whatever endeavors they choose to pursue.