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APALA-NJ 20th Annual Gala

6:30pm

Palisadium Cliffside Park, NJ

Keynote Speaker: The Portrait Project Team with a special appearance by Califonia Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu.

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Spring 2017 Newsletter

Spring 2017 Newsletter   May 2017

Member News

Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member, Carmen M. Garcia, who was awarded the Margarita Echevarria Trailblazer Award by the Hispanic Bar Association of NJ at its Annual Scholarship Gala. Further congratulations to Carmen M. Garcia for being recognized by Rutgers Law in Camden for her founding of Alianza, the Latino law students’ association.

Congratulations to NJWLA Executive Board Members, Jemi Goulian Lucey

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NJWLA 2017-2018 Officers Slate

The following is the slate of NJWLA Officers for the July 2017-June 2018 NJWLA term.  All Officer  Positions are one (1) year terms (2017-2018), commencing July 1, 2017.   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 …

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Litigation Partner

Gebhardt & Kiefer, PC, a mid-sized and well-established central NJ firm, seeks litigation attorney interested in partner opportunity at highly regarded firm with diversified practice and sizeable client base.  Ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of litigation experience, including trial experience, and substantial proficiency in civil rights, excessive force and employment law.  Firm offers competitive compensation, excellent fringe benefits, and assistance with marketing and business growth.  Please email resume and …

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Congratulations to NJWLA Executive Board Members, Jemi Goulian Lucey and Elyse Wolff, who will assume new leadership positions in the New Jersey State Bar Association. Jemi will become Treasurer of the Federal Practice and Procedure Section and Elyse will become Vice Chair of the Construction Law Section.

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Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member, Carmen M. Garcia, who will be awarded the Margarita Echevarria Trailblazer Award by the Hispanic Bar Association of NJ at its Annual Scholarship Gala on May 20th.

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Congratulations to NJWLA Executive Board Member, Lora Fong, for being selected to the Law Journal’s Distinguished Leaders of the Bar List! Lora will be honored June 20, 2017, at the Law Journal’s Professional Excellence event at Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park.

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Empowered Women Empower Women

6:00pm—8:00pm

Green Brook Country Club 100 West Green Brook Road North Caldwell, NJ

Join “Women at the Bar” to connect over cocktails, light dinner and conversation.

$60 Members

$75 Nonmembers

$25 Young Lawyers, Law Students & Public Sector Lawyers

HOST ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Black Women Lawyers of NJ Essex County Bar Foundation Hispanic Bar Association—NJ IWIRC-NJ Network New Jersey State Bar Association Women in the Profession Section TMA NOW Morris …

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Annual Diversity Summit

NJ Law Center New Brunswick, NJ

Presented by the NJSBA Diversity Committee

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Thank you to NJWLA’s Solo and Small Firm Committee, Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi for a great breakfast event.

Thanks to our Moderator, Renee Rubino, our panelists, Cherie Adams, Lorraine Gauli Rufo, Kirsten Branigan and Michelle Schaap for their advice on Running A Successful Solo or Small Firm

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Fidelity Claim Director

Chubb is seeking a Fidelity Claim Director to join its Fidelity Claim team. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively manage an active claim inventory of mid to high complexity commercial crime and financial institution fidelity bond, workplace violence and kidnap, ransom and extortion losses in accordance with Best Practices. Handle claims from notification to resolution through timely and accurate investigations, coverage analyses, negotiation and problem solving skills within financial authority. Consistently communicate claim…
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Full Time Attorney

Well established law firm specializing in real estate, foreclosure, bankruptcy and related litigation has immediate opening for a full time attorney. Minimum two years’ experience in real estate transactions preferred. Experience in bankruptcy and/or foreclosure a plus. Day to day responsibilities include conducting real estate closings, drafting pleadings, client consultations and court appearances. Admission to New Jersey bar is required. Great working environment and opportunity for growth. Competitive salary and full benefits …

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Deputy Attorney General 4 (Gaming Enforcement) – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service within the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Gaming Enforcement, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:

TITLE: Deputy Attorney General 4

SALARY $62,090.59 to $90,030.01

LOCATION: Division of Gaming Enforcement 140 E. Front Street Trenton, NJ (Travel to Atlantic City required for work responsibilities)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)

DUTIES: Under the direction …

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Deputy Attorney General 4 (Enforcement Bureau) – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

TITLE: Deputy Attorney General 4

SALARY: $63,808.95 to $92,521.59

LOCATION: Division of Alcohol Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau 140 E. Front Street, Trenton, NJ 08625

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)

DUTIES: Under direction of a Deputy Attorney General 1 or 2, or other supervisory official in the Department of Law and Public Safety, represents the Division of Alcohol Beverage Control; conducts work concerned with the …

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Deputy Attorney General 4 (Regulatory Bureau) – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service within the Department of Law Public Safety, Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:

TITLE: Deputy Attorney General 4

SALARY: $63,808.95 to $92,521.59

LOCATION: Division of Alcohol Beverage Control

Regulatory Bureau 140 E. Front Street, Trenton, NJ 08625

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)

DUTIES: Under direction of a Deputy Attorney …

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