Takisha D. Richardson leads the Sexual Abuse & Sex Trafficking team at Cohen Milstein with a special focus on representing child sexual abuse victims and adult survivors of sexual abuse. She approaches each client and case with compassion, an attention to detail, and dedication to zealous advocacy.
With more than 100 jury and non-jury trials under her belt, Takisha is a seasoned litigator whose experience mostly involves sexual abuse and/or homicide matters.
Takisha brings vast criminal trial and government experience to prosecuting perpetrators and helping victims. Prior to joining Cohen Milstein, she was an Assistant State Attorney and Chief of the Special Victims Unit of the State Attorney’s Office for Palm Beach County, Florida where she was responsible for the prosecution of crimes against children and the elderly, and sexually motivated offenses. She also prosecuted felony cases at all levels and was an Assistant Public Defender.
Outside of her legal work, Takisha is a passionate mentor and advocate for teen girls. Through her Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, she provides mentorship, goal setting, and educational development skills to local high school girls. She finds great joy in investing her time, resources and personal and professional experiences with teenage girls. Her commitment to being a role model for young girls has been a passion project for Takisha for nearly two decades.
Takisha is a sought-out speaker on topics ranging from achieving justice for victims of abuse to empowering teen girls.
In 2023, Takisha was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.
- American Association for Justice
- The Florida Bar
- Florida Justice Association
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers
- Palm Beach County Justice Association
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Member, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Florida Bar (2022-2023)
- Chair, Legislation Relations Subcommittee, The Florida Bar (2021-2022)
- Vice-chair, Family Law Rules Committee, The Florida Bar (2021-2022)
- Parliamentarian, Code & Rules of Evidence Committee, The Florida Bar (2021-2022)
- Member, Grievance Committee, The Florida Bar (2019-2020)
- Member, Code & Rules of Evidence Committee, The Florida Bar (2019-2020)
- Fellow, The Florida Bar Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy (2019-2020)
- Co-chair of Programming, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (2021)
- Board Member, Palm Beach County Justice Association (2020-2021)
- Florida
- Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, B.S., cum laude, 1999
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 2006
Fellow, Florida Bar’s Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy, 2019-2020
Current Cases
Doe v. Scores, et al.
Jane Doe v. Scores, et al. (Circ. Crt., Hillsborough Cnty., Fla.): Cohen Milstein represents a former underage and developmentally disabled dancer and entertainer at SCORES Tampa in a human sex trafficking civil lawsuit. Doe alleges that SCORES Holding Company, Inc. and its affiliates materially aided in and subjected her to illegal human trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse.
Past Cases
Doe v. Felipe Vazquez
Doe v. Felipe Vazquez (M.D. Fla.): Cohen Milstein represented Jane Doe in a sexual abuse civil lawsuit against Felipe Vazquez, a renowned professional Major League Baseball player, who allegedly sexually assaulted Doe for years, starting as early as when she was 12 years old. On August 16, 2023, the Court awarded Doe over $11 million in this civil lawsuit against Vazquez.
Glen Mar Early Learning Center Litigation
Glen Mar Early Learning Center Litigation (Circ. Crt., Howard Cnty., Md.): Cohen Milstein represented the parents of five children, who were allegedly subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation by a predator over a two-year period in 2018-2019, while attending the Glen Mar Early Learning Center in Maryland. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement on September 25, 2023, concluding the lawsuit.
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November 1, 2024
Office of the Attorney General Provides Update on Washington Bridge Litigation Team
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll will work with Savage Law Partners under the direction of the Attorney General’s Office, to represent the State in the Washington Bridge lawsuit.
In the News | State of Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
August 9, 2023
Cohen Milstein Addresses Cyberstalking & Cyberbullying in Anticipation of New School Year
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – As the new school year begins, Cohen Milstein encourages students to take control of their identity and person to avoid becoming a target of cyberbullying, cyberstalking or sexual exploitation. “As technology has become more advanced, cyberbullying and cyberstalking have become easier,” said Takisha Richardson, leader of Cohen Milstein’s Sexual Abuse & […]
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August 9, 2023
Be Cool. Be Confident. Return to School with a Plan.
As the new school year begins, take control of your identity and your person. Don’t be the target of cyberbullying, cyberstalking or sexual exploitation. As technology has become more advanced, cyberbullying and cyberstalking have become easier. Be alert and have a plan for stopping and reporting bad behavior. 1. Signs of cyberbullying — Is someone sending, […]
Articles
April 1, 2023
Three Steps to Help a Teen Girl Feeling Sad or Hopeless
In February 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an alarming report revealing that nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 —double that of boys, representing a nearly 60% increase and the highest level reported over the past decade. Takisha Richardson penned a list of 3 things you […]
Articles | Cohen Milstein
August 2, 2022
Takisha D. Richardson Invited to Speak at the NCVBA Civil Justice for Victims of Crime Seminar
Takisha D. Richardson has been invited to speak at the National Crime Victim Bar Association’s (NCVBA) Civil Justice for Victims of Crime Seminar in West Palm Beach, FL on August 25, 2022 (10 am – 4 pm). This free seminar will educate victim service providers and advocates on the resources and strategies available to victims through […]
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June 4, 2021
Takisha D. Richardson to Speak on Best Practices for Selecting & Handling Sexual Abuse Cases
Takisha D. Richardson, a member of the firm’s Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking team, has been invited to speak on Palm Beach County Justice Association‘s (PBCJA) “Best Practices for Selecting & Handling Sexual Abuse Cases” CLE webinar hosted via Zoom on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11 a.m. Ms. Richardson will provide practical information on selecting and handling sexual abuse […]
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September 16, 2020
Takisha Richardson to Speak on Achieving Justice for Sexual Assault Victims
Cohen Milstein’s Takisha D. Richardson, a member of the firm’s Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking and Domestic Violence team, has been invited to speak on Palm Beach County Justice Association‘s (PBCJA) “Achieving Justice for Sexual Assault Victims & Victims of Other Crimes” CLE webinar hosted via Zoom on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 11 a.m. Ms. Richardson will provide practical information […]
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June 25, 2020
Takisha Richardson to Speak on Victim Behavior After Sexual Assault
Takisha D. Richardson, a member of the firm’s Sexual Abuse and Sex Trafficking team, has been invited to speak at the Florida Justice Association’s 2020 Annual Convention Webinar on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Ms. Richardson will present on the topic “Victim Behavior After Sexual Assault, and Why it’s Actually Great Evidence in Your Sexual Abuse Case” during the […]
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June 8, 2020
Glen Mar Early Learning Center Accused of Enabling Repeated Sexual Abuse of Seven Children During Naptime
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Parents Demand Police and Prosecutor Reopen Inadequate Investigation as Former Teacher Remains Free Despite Substantial Evidence HOWARD COUNTY, MD – The families of five children between the ages of four and five have accused the Glen Mar Early Learning Center of the Glen Mar United Methodist Church, and the school’s former director, […]
In the News
April 8, 2020
For Domestic Violence Victims, Stay-At-Home Orders Do Not Offer Safety
Their marriage wasn’t perfect before the couple started working from home amid the shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic, but the underlying problems bubbled dangerously close to the surface with their forced isolation and constant contact, the wife told CBS News. Like millions of other Americans, the couple has been forced into this situation because of […]
In the News | CBS News
April 8, 2020
Quarantines and School Shutdowns Could Cause a Surge in Child Abuse Cases, According to Experts
When Jamye Coffman, medical director of the Texas Cook Children’s Center for Prevention and Child Abuse and Neglect, found out that two children, both under the age of four, died in the hospital she worked at because of abuse-related injuries, she decided to sound the alarm. Those two children were part of a group of […]
In the News | Business Insider
February 20, 2020
Takisha Richardson to Speak at Inlet Grove High School
Cohen Milstein’s Takisha D. Richardson, member of the firm’s Complex Tort Litigation practice and Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking, and Domestic Violence team, has been invited to speak to students at Inlet Grove High School in Riviera Beach, FL on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Ms. Richardson will speak to girls who are between the ages of 15 to 17 years old […]
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March 12, 2018
Cohen Milstein Bolsters Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking Team with Former Palm Beach County ASA & Special Victims Unit Chief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Takisha D. Richardson brings vast criminal trial and government experience to prosecuting perpetrators and helping victims – locally and nationally PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm, announced today that Takisha D. Richardson has joined the firm as an associate in the […]
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