Three Job Opening at ACLU of New Jersey

The ACLU of New Jersey is hiring two staff attorneys and a policy director to join in our work protecting and expanding civil rights and liberties across New Jersey.

To combat increasing attacks on immigrant and Muslim communities, we are looking for an experienced and creative attorney to develop and lead the ACLU-NJ’s work on behalf of the rights of immigrants and other vulnerable populations, starting as soon as possible.  …

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Who Controls the Story? Alt-Facts, Social Action & Archiving in the Digital Age

Rutgers Law School, Camden 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Political and legal activism is increasingly carried out on social media and the internet, yet digital data can easily be lost or erased. This panel addresses the challenges of preserving and documenting the unfolding history.

Barbara Ortiz Howard (Women On 20s) Diane Trasatti (Moms Demand Action) Lloyd Henderson (NAACP, Camden East Chapter) John Joergensen (Director, Rutgers Law Library) Moderated by Prof. Linda Wharton, …

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Labor & Employment Associate – Non-Partnership Track

Roseland, NJ

Fox Rothschild LLP has an opening in the Morristown, NJ office for an Employment Litigation attorney in our Labor and Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and deposition experience. Experience with compliance with insurance carrier guidelines is desired. Strong academic record and excellent writing skills required. This position is a non-partnership track …

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Associate – Florham Park – Clyde & Co US LLP

Clyde & Co is a global law firm with a pioneering heritage and a resolute focus on its core sectors of aviation, energy, infrastructure, insurance, marine, and trade. With over 1,800 lawyers operating from 46 offices and associated offices in five continents, the firm advises insurers, corporates, financial institutions, private individuals, and governments.

The Firm’s Florham Park Office seeks an Associate with 3-5 years of experience to work with their …

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NJWLA congratulates Board Member and NJWLA Past President, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, for being named to the 2016 elected group of Fellows of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, which honors distinguished lawyers nationwide in the practice of labor and employment law. Nomination as a Fellow is limited to those who have been in the field of labor and employment law for at least 20 years and meet the highest professional qualifications and ethical standards.

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Middlesex County Committee Appointment Opportunity

Seeking volunteers to be considered for appointment to the District VIII Fee Arbitration Committee.  A potential candidate must live or work in Middlesex County and be practicing at least three years.  Your application must be reviewed and approved by the Supreme Court.  If appointed you must commit to serve a four year term commencing on September 1 of each year.  Your role, if appointed, would be to hear and decide …

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Women of Achievement 5th Annual Awards Luncheon

Benefiting Tri-County Scholarship Fund’s Freedom Scholars Program

Canoe Brook Country Club, Summit, NJ

Reception – 11:00 am • Luncheon & Program – 11:45 -1:30 pm

Download the flyer and registration form here.…

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Congratulations to Board Member Michellene Davis for being named in the NJBIZ Power 100 List, 2017!

And more congratulations for being chosen as an Honoree of the Alice Paul Equality Award  and also being honored by the Tri-County Scholarship Fund as one of the Women of Achievement!…

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Getting Out of Your Own Way – Developing a Strategy to Eliminate Self-Sabotage

6-8 pm – Genova Burns LLC, Newark

Join us for a panel discussion focusing on overcoming the self-sabotage that can stagnate your career advancement and satisfaction.  The panel will discuss the most common self-defeating behaviors, share their experiences on overcoming these obstacles, and offer tips to develop a strategic plan to achieve career enhancement. 

Speakers at this career-boosting event include:

Deena Baikowitz Founder & Chief Networking Officer of Fireball Network, …

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Gender, the Law, and the 2016 Presidential Election

A special nonpartisan presentation to address important gender-related considerations in the legal profession, the law, and the political arena.

New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick

5–6 p.m. Networking and Cocktail Reception

6–8 p.m. Program

Registration: $35 | Students: FREE

Featuring a panel of highly accomplished women, the program will begin with a practical discussion surrounding the conclusions to be drawn from the demographics and trends in the 2016 election cycle …

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In-House Counsel – The New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, NJ

The New Jersey Hospital Association, a healthcare trade group located in Princeton, NJ seeks a candidate to assist the General Counsel in providing leadership for legal services in all areas of association business including contracts, litigation, employment law, healthcare trustee relations and governance, and advice on legal matters for the association and its Boards of Directors. Hands-on role also includes reviewing and analyzing laws and regulations, drafting articles and technical …

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Winter 2017 Newletter

Winter 2017 Newsletter   February 2017

Member News

Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member, Michellene Davis, for being named in the NJBIZ Power 100 List, 2017! Even more congratulations for being chosen as an Honoree of the Alice Paul Equality Award and being honored by the Tri-County Scholarship Fund as one of the Women of Achievement!

Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member and Past President, Galit Kierkut, on being named to NJBiz …

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2017 Women’s Empowerment Leadership & Law Conference

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Rutgers University Student Activities Center 126 College Avenue│New Brunswick, NJ

Raising our Voices – Increasing Visibility through Leadership

FEATURING THE FOLLOWING PANELS:

A Conversation on Rising to the Top: Women Lawyers as Leaders Public Service: Serving as a Voice for our Communities Personal Branding: Making Yourself Visible

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Mari Carmen Aponte Former Acting Assistant Secretary in the Department of State’s Bureau of Western …

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Woman of Substance

Please join the Women’s Law Forum of Seton Hall Law School for this year’s Woman of Substance program, honoring Stacey Ann Biancamano, ’96 (Biancamano Law, LLC) and Megan M. Christensen, ’05 (Stevens & Lee).  The event will take place on Thursday, February 16th at 6 p.m. at the Newark Club.  It is the flagship event in the Women’s Law Forum annual calendar and a particularly important opportunity to be present.  …

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2017 Alice Paul Equality Awards

On March 23, 2017, the Alice Paul Institute (API) will host the Alice Paul Equality Awards. The Gala honors distinguished leaders in our community — people who are visionary, innovative, strategic, and have moved others to affect positive change. By making exceptional contributions toward Alice Paul’s mission of advancing full gender equality, they truly capture the “Spirit of Alice Paul.” This year’s honorees are:

Maureen Brigham, Lydia DelRosso, Colleen Fossett, …

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