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2024 NJWLA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED ON: December 28, 2023

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) is currently accepting Grant Applications for programs directed toward research, development and/or implementation of solutions, strategies, education and/or initiatives to address one or more of the following:

Supporting and promoting women to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community, and corporate positions, or the judiciary; Engaging in statewide and/or nationwide efforts to advance and retain women…

NJWLA 2023-2024 Board Installation

NJWLA’s 2023-2024 Board Members gathered last week at the Spanish Tavern in Mountainside for the annual Installation Dinner. Immediate Past President Diana Manning welcomed everyone and offered opening remarks and gratitude to the NJWLA Board for their dedication and support during her term. NJWLA President Sharmila Jaipersaud then spoke about her path to the NJWLA presidency with a heartfelt and personal speech about the sisterhood of NJWLA and the importance…

NJWLA SUPPORTS OUR SISTERS!

NJWLA Board Members, Clarissa Gomez and Vivian Isaboke and NJWLA member, Iman Wells participated in a panel “Women of Color in the Law” for the benefit of students in FDU’s Pre-Law Program. Kudos to our awesome leaders and mentors!…


NJWLA 2023-2024 Officers Slate

The following is the slate of NJWLA Officers for the July 2023-June 2024 NJWLA term.  All Officer Positions are one (1) year terms (2023-2024), commencing July 1, 2023.   Full Attorney Members and Honorary Members in good standing are eligible to vote.  All Candidates are endorsed by the Nominations Committee.  You may vote on the slate in its entirety or on each position separately, if you prefer.  If you reply to …


NJWLA’s 15th WILL PLATINUM GALA

NJWLA Celebrates its 15th WILL Platinum Gala Where over 700 Members of the Bench and Bar Gathered to Honor New Jersey Leaders in the Law

CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) held its 15th Annual Women’s Initiative and Leaders in the Law (WILL) Platinum Gala on March 28, 2023 at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ with more than 700 people in attendance. The evening was …


Call For NJWLA Officer Nominations 2023-2024

Dear NJWLA Member,

We are in the process of preparing our slate of Officers for the 2023-2024 term and are seeking nominations.  

Kindly review the list of open positions below and email Colleen Skinner cskinner@njwla.org, Diana C. Manning DManning@bressler.com,

Linda G. Harvey LHarvey@greenbergdauber.com and Jemi G. Lucey jlucey@greenbaumlaw.com, on or before April 1, 2023 if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for one of …


NJWLA SUPPORTS OUR SISTERS

Congratulations to NJWLA Past President, Desha Jackson, who has been featured in CIO Magazine’s

5 Rising Women Leaders Everyone Should Know


NJWLA President’s Message – Holiday 2022

It is hard to believe we are just a few weeks away from 2023! NJWLA had a busy Fall of networking and CLE programs that brought so many of our members back together in person after far too long. We were able to reconnect with many of our loyal members and fortunate enough to meet a bunch of new members and friends of NWLA with our September mentoring event, our…

2023 NJWLA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED ON: December 5, 2022

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) is currently accepting Grant Applications for programs directed toward research, development and/or implementation of solutions, strategies, education and/or initiatives to address one or more of the following:

Supporting and promoting women to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community, and corporate positions, or the judiciary;Engaging in statewide and/or nationwide efforts to advance and retain women in…

Message from Immediate Past President, Dina M. Mastellone

It is hard to believe that my term as NJWLA President is coming to a close. It has been the pinnacle of my legal career to serve as President of this amazing organization. The success of NJWLA is not possible without the remarkable effort, dedication, and ingenuity of our Board, our Past Presidents, our Executive Director Colleen Skinner, and of course, our next President, Diana Manning, my trusted sounding board, cheerleader …


Diana C. Manning recognized by The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in Law

NJWLA Board Members were proud to support NJWLA President, Diana C. Manning, as she was recognized by The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law.

Diana received the Professional Lawyer of the Year award on behalf of NJWLA at the Professionalism Luncheon last week.  Congratulations to Diana and to all of the award recipients!


2022 Fore Ladies Only Golf Outing

Thank you to our golfers, our sponsors, our attendees and to Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club for an awesome day of golf, clinics and camaraderie! For over a decade, NJWLA and ECBF have hosted this fabulous learning event and have introduced a charitable partner to the organizations. This year’s partner is MEND NJ Hunger Relief Network https://mendnj.org. Please visit their website to learn more.

Coughlin Midlige & Garland


New Jersey Women Lawyers Association 2022-2023 Board Installation

West Orange, NJ – NJWLA’s 2022-2023 board members gathered last week at The Highlawn for the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Board Installation Dinner. Immediate Past President Dina M. Mastellone welcomed everyone and offered the opening remarks. The Honorable Jessica S. Allen, U.S.M.J. administered the oath of office to incoming NJWLA President, Diana C. Manning, and the entire board. Manning addressed the Board about her vision for the upcoming year,…

NJWLA STATEMENT ON THE OVERTURNING OF ROE V. WADE

NJWLA is deeply saddened and disappointed by the decision in the recent

US Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. In so doing, the Court overturned fifty years of precedent, and with it, critical safeguards mandated by law to protect a woman’s fundamental right of self-determination. We denounce this decision not only for the impact that it will have on …


NJWLA Announces Board Members

NJWLA is pleased to announce the election results and announce our Board of Directors for the 2022-2023/2024 term.   

All Board positions will become effective July 1, 2022.

Executive Board/Officers:

President – Diana C. Manning

President Elect – Sharmila Jaipersaud

Vice President – Renée Rubino

Co-Chief Financial Officers – Melissa Bracuti, Abigail J. Remore

Co-Chief Operating Officers – Jody Carbone, Jewel McGowan, Loly Tor

Co-Chief Diversity Officers – Lora Fong, Sheea Sybblis, …


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