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HBA-NJ Young Lawyer Division – 10th Annual Summer Mixer

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact hbanjylc@gmail.com

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Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member, Kristin Sostowski, as she takes on the role of President-Elect of the National Association of Women Lawyers!

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Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Anne Patterson, NJWLA friend and supporter. The New Jersey Senate approved Justice Patterson for tenure, entitling her to serve as many as 11 more years on the court if she wishes.

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Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser’s Florham Park office is expanding and seeks a Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney. 

This is an excellent opportunity for medical malpractice attorneys to continue to develop in their careers by joining a team within a large, national firm. 

The Firm Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves their clients with nearly 800 attorneys across 36 offices in the United States and one …

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Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser’s Florham Park office is currently seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney. 

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with general liability background who are interested in gaining experience in professional liability specifically with attorneys and accountants. 

The Firm Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves their clients with nearly 800 attorneys across 36 offices in the United States and one in London. …

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Summer 2018

Summer 2018 Newsletter  

Member News

Congratulations to Board Member, Susan A. Feeney, in her role as the president of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. Susan previously served as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association in 2011-12.

NJWLA congratulates Executive Board Members, Sharmila Jaipersaud and Jemi Goulian Lucey, Board Member, Diana Manning and NJWLA Member, Arlene Perez, for their listing as 2018 Vanguard Leaders …

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Thank You 02082018

NJWLA thanks its Diversity Committee along with its generous sponsors,  CS Disco, Cosmolex, Gomperts Penza McDermott & Von Ellen and Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. for presenting an intriguing program exploring the issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  The program was generously hosted by Seton Hall Law School

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Thank You – 04162018

Approximately 30 NJWLA members were fortunate enough to join the Honorable Patty Shwartz, Judge for the Third Circuit, for a personal luncheon as part of NJWLA’s Tales From the Bench series.  The gathering was generously hosted by Genova Burns.  The judge shared some of her experiences, preferences, words of wisdom and advice with our members in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

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Thank You – 04122018

Thank you to Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik, for sponsoring and hosting NJWLA’s Women’s Leadership Committee’s panel discussion surrounding the different pathways to leadership.  The panelists included Lynn Feldman(Clear Channel Outdoor), RandiKochman (Cole Schotz), Jody Carbone (Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office) and Jessica Allen (Keefe Law Firm). 

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Thank You – 02282018

NJWLA and HBA-NJ co-hosted its annual panel discussion:

How To Become a Judge, Commissioner or Board Member: The Nuts and Bolts of the Judicial and New Jersey State Appointments Process with the sponsorship and support of McCarter & English, RWJBarnabas Health, Hudson Court Reporting, Law Office of Kirsten Scheurer Branigan andDeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin.  APALA-NJ, SABA-NJ, GSBA and NJMLA co-sponsored the event.  We thank our generous sponsors …

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Thank You – 01312018

NJWLA expresses its gratitude to Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasiand Felicia Garland of Kreitzberg Wealth Management for sponsoring and hosting NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Division’s round table covering topics such as succeeding at work-life balance; practicing law and advancing your career while starting/having a family and mastering in-person and on-line networking. 

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MOCK INTERVIEW WORKSHOP

WHERE: Rutgers Law School, Room E403

217 North Fifth Street Camden, New Jersey 08102 DATE: Thursday, July 26, 2018 TIME: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Please join us for APALA-NJ’s Annual Mock Interview Workshop. This workshop allows law students to practice interviewing, while receiving real-time coaching from practicing attorneys in preparation for the upcoming On-Campus Interview (OCI) season.

The workshop will also feature a short discussion on interviewing methods, interviewing tips and …

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Deputy Attorney General 2 (Assistant Section Chief) – Division of Law

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Law, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:

TITLE: Deputy Attorney General 2 (Assistant Section Chief) SALARY: $79,247.71 to $114,890.41 LOCATION: Division of Law Environmental Practice Group Permitting & Counseling Section Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, Trenton, NJ

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1) DUTIES: Under …

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Assistant Attorney General – Division of Law

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Law, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:

TITLE: Assistant Attorney General SALARY: $106,194.89 to $148,663.37 (Departmental salary cap at $128,000.00)

LOCATION: Division of Law Environmental Practice Group Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex Trenton, NJ

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1) DUTIES: Under the supervision of …

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Assistant Attorney General – Division of Law

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Law, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:

TITLE: Assistant Attorney General SALARY: $106,194.89 to $148,663.37 (Departmental salary cap at $128,000.00)

LOCATION: Division of Law Appellate Practice Group Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex Trenton, NJ

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Two (2) DUTIES: Under the supervision of …

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  • Engage in statewide efforts to support and promote our members.
  • Endorse qualified female attorneys for appointments to the state and federal judiciary.
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