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A Thank You to Justice Hoens from the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association
Issue Date: October 29, 2013
Trenton, NJ – The members of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) extend their heartfelt gratitude to Justice Helen E. Hoens for her remarkable service and dedication to the law, to the State of New Jersey and to our legal community.
Justice Hoens’ distinguished judicial career began in 1994 with her appointment to the New Jersey Superior Court. She was elevated to the Appellate …
Professional & Ethical Implications of Gender Bias in the Practice of Law
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Statewide Professionalism Day
Historic Courthouse 470 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Courtroom 200, Newark, NJ
NJWLA & ECBF are pleased to co-sponsor:
Professional & Ethical Implications of Gender Bias in the Practice of Law
Distinguished Panel:
Hon. Patricia K. Costello
A.J.S.C., Essex Vicinage
Hon. Paula Dow, J.S.C., Burlington Vicinage
Hon. Thomas M. Moore, J.S.C., Essex Vicinage
Christine A. Amalfe, Esq., Gibbons, PC
Suzanne …
Women Rule!
Friday, November 15th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Presented by NJWLA and Seton Hall Law School’s Women’s Law Forum
Please join us for what promises to be an incredible, informative and inspiring program aimed at encouraging women to “be all they can be” and aspire to leadership roles both in and out of the legal industry. The program will include a panel of successful and inspiring women leaders from different …
NJWLA 2014 Grant Announcement
The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) was formed in 1981 to promote the retention and advancement of women in the legal profession. NJWLA has grown from a handful of members to more than 1,000 members. NJWLA advocates for the appointment of female judicial candidates and screens and endorses female judicial candidates. NJWLA holds numerous …
Annual Judicial Reception presented by the ECBA
Save the Date!
September 23, 2013
Annual Judicial Reception presented by the ECBA
co-sponsored by NJWLA at the Metropolitan Room at the Newark Club 5:30-8:30 pm for more details contact wsdeer@essexbar.com or Register Here
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A How To Discussion For A Successful and Meaningful Career: Tips for The First 7 Years of Practice
Monday, October 21st 6 – 8:30 pm
Presented by the Young Lawyers Division
We will identify milestones young lawyers should seek to achieve during the first 7 years of practice and offer some practical tips for achieving those milestones
Generously Hosted by: Lowenstein Sandler Roseland, NJ
Admission is Free!…
Are we there yet?
Save the Date!
September 26, 2013 9 am-1 pm at the Law Center New Brunswick, NJ
2013 Women’s Bench/Bar Conference
Are we there yet?
Examining the role of women in the legal profession – today, tomorrow and beyond.
Presented by Women in the Profession Section of the NJSBA, co-sponsored by NJWLA For more details and registration, visit www.njsba.com
or Click Here
Meet & Greet
The LGBT Rights Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association Invites you to its
Meet & Greet
Thursday, October 17th, 2013 6-8pm David Todd’s City Tavern 150 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960
Join us for an enjoyable evening of cocktails and conversation with colleagues and new friends.…
A Celebration of Lawyers in the Arts VI
Save the Date!
September 21st & October 2nd
New Jersey Law Journal along with NJCCA presents:
A Celebration of Lawyers in the Arts VI
featuring NJWLA’s very own Board Member, Jodi L. Rosenberg in
Face the Music
for details, contact rsteinbaum@alm.com
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Social Media Marketing: Making it a Treat, Not a Trick
Wednesday, October 23rd 8:30-10:00 am
Attorney Round Table for Small Firms and Solo Practitioners –Social Media Marketing: Making it a Treat, Not a Trick
Presented by the Solo/Small Firm Committee
Join us for a networking breakfast, and round table conversation exploring the area of social media marketing for solo and small firms.
Join us at the Park Avenue Club Florham Park, NJ
$25. Registration Fee…
New Court Filing Requirement – Attorney ID Numbers
New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Issues Statement on Governor Christie’s Announcement That He Will Not Renominate New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Helen Hoens
Governor Christie’s announcement that he will not reappoint Supreme Court Justice Helen E. Hoens to the New Jersey Supreme Court, despite acknowledging her outstanding service and exceptional qualifications, is a blow to the integrity of our judicial system and a true loss to the citizens of New Jersey.
Justice Hoens has faithfully served the people of this State for almost twenty years, first as a judge of the Superior Court …
Minorities and Women Showing Little Gains at Large N.J. Firms
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ART SHOW Fall 2013
Calling all creative legal professionals to send in their art work. The NJ State Bar Foundation will host its second annual Art Show at the NJ Law Center in New Brunswick beginning on September 18th. Our judges will select one work from each artist and will also choose best in show in various categories. The deadline is Friday, July 19th. For more information, click here or email Cynthia A. Pellegrino …
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