Robinson+Cole Hires Partner Theresa Omansky in New York
Theresa Omansky rejoined the firm as a partner in New York on October 5, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in People
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Theresa Omansky has returned to Robinson+Cole as a partner in the firm's New York office. She previously held roles as associate counsel at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and general counsel at the Housing Partnership Development Corp.
Why it matters
The firm is expanding its legal team to strengthen its affordable housing and public finance capabilities across the region. This hire follows a broader trend of growing these practice groups at the firm.
Robinson+Cole added a 10-member public finance team across New York and Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2025. This growth coincides with the addition of several new associates in both the New York and Boston offices.
The players
Theresa Omansky
A legal professional who serves as a partner at Robinson+Cole and previously acted as general counsel for the Housing Partnership Development Corp.
Robinson+Cole
A prominent law firm that provides legal services and has recently expanded its affordable housing and public finance divisions.
The details
Omansky is managing projects in California and New Jersey while transitioning back into her role at the firm. She rejoins Robinson+Cole after completing her tenure at the Housing Partnership Development Corp.
Timeline
Robinson+Cole added a 10-member public finance team in the fall of 2025.
Theresa Omansky officially rejoined the firm as a partner on October 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
The firm's expansion follows the industry pattern of increasing specialized legal staffing to manage complex projects under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. This move positions Robinson+Cole to capture more share in the highly competitive affordable housing legal sector.
Clients seeking expertise in affordable housing law may find broader resources and staff availability at the firm following these recent hires. The team expansion is designed to improve project capacity for regional developments.
The takeaway
Legal firms continue to consolidate talent in affordable housing to meet increasing demand for specialized counsel in real estate and finance. Experts suggest that such strategic hiring often precedes an uptick in activity for regional development projects.
Further reading
Learn more about local industry changes in our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bond Buyer.
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