Dedicated to the Advancement of Women in Law
NJWLA is proud to congratulate current President, Jemi Goulian Lucey and NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning for their inclusion in New Jersey Law Journal’s Top Women in Law 2020 list!
Jemi Goulian Lucey, Esq.
Diana Manning
NJWLA is proud to congratulate current President, Jemi Goulian Lucey and NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning for their inclusion in New Jersey Law Journal’s Top Women in Law 2020 list! NJWLA offers congratulations to prior WILL Platinum Gala Honoree, Professor Paula Franzese, and the other incredible women attorneys for their inclusion on this prestigious list as well!
Parvin Aminolroaya Maria C. Anderson Caroline…NJWLA Members lead an initiative within their firm to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night event which is focused on finding a cure for blood cancers
NJWLA board member Megan Monson and former NJWLA President Lynda Bennett, lead an initiative within their firm to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night event which is focused on finding a cure for blood cancers. Lynda and Megan leveraged Lowenstein Sandler’s Women’s Initiative Network and Women’s Enrichment Initiative to create Team Lowenstein Sandler which has raised nearly $55,000 – desperately needed funds that …
Employment Outlook 2021
Presented by NJWLA
Employment Outlook 2021 will include a panel discussion about what attorneys can expect to face in the upcoming year in terms of their own business environments and counseling clients.
Best practices and watch-outs in the corporate environment.How employers can help foster an inclusive and productive work environment as employees make personal and professional adjustments during the pandemic and cope with increased racial tension given recent events.Pending or…Professionalism, Advocacy, and the Woman Lawyer
Presented by NJWLA in celebration of Professionalism Month
Join NJWLA for a Panel Discussion and dynamic conversation surrounding professionalism with a focus on providing women with a “tool kit” on how to deal with contentious and frustrating situations. Hear from our esteemed guests regarding some advice and varying perspectives on how to navigate these issues.
Meet our Panelists:
Honorable Leda Dunn Wettre,
United States Magistrate Judge, District of New Jersey
Honorable Jaclyn …
The Importance of Finding Mentors and Sponsors for Career Development
5-6:30pm
Finding career mentors and sponsors can be challenging, especially during COVID-19. Join the NJWLA for a round table discussion about finding and cultivating these relationships to help propel your career forward.
Seasoned attorneys will share their experience and advice during informal small group sessions aimed at helping junior attorneys understand the importance of these relationships and how to foster them, despite challenges posed by COVID-19.
Join EWNJ for The 2020 Election: Race to the Ballot
1-2 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way elections will be conducted in 2020. Experts predict record voter turnout, but not everyone has theinformation and confidence they need to cast a ballot. Join the ExecutiveWomen of New Jersey and the League of Women Voters of New Jersey for this free webinar to get the information you need to get potential voters over the finish line in the last days …
NJMLA’s Fifth Annual (Virtual) Gala
6 p.m.
NJMLA Cordially invites you to Celebrate and Share Tea and Dessert with us.
Complimentary Dessert and Tea box for those who register before Nov. 9
Keynote Speaker: Sahar AzizProfessor of Law and Chancellor’s Social Justice Scholar DirectorDirector, Center for Security, Race and RightsRutgers University Law School
Join Us for a Fun and Informative Night!In addition to our entertainment we will also be presenting our Scholarship Award Winners …
Staff Attorneys (3)- Camden County office (Camden)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the unit Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides highest quality of legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handle intake interviews;Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but…Staff Attorneys (2)- Ocean County office (Toms River)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the unit Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides highest quality of legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handle intake interviews;Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but…Staff Attorney- Burlington County office (Mt. Holly)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the unit Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides highest quality of legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handle intake interviews;Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but…Staff Attorney- Atlantic County office (Atlantic City)
Under the direction of the unit Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides highest quality of legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handle intake interviews;Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but not limited…Benefits Law Coordinator – Management
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Executive Director and SJLS executive team, the Benefits Law Coordinator works with SJLS managers and staff in providing high quality legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of government benefits law matters affecting poor people and their families, identifies systemic and institutional issues affecting SJLS clients in benefits matters and coordinate program-wide strategic initiatives and/or litigation to address those issues, litigates benefits …
Senior Attorney – Education Law (Program-Wide)
JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Director of Litigation and Advocacy, the Senior Attorney provides the highest quality legal services to eligible clients in a variety of education law matters throughout the entire SJLS service area; provides assistance, support and expertise to SJLS staff in education law, and serves as a liaison between SJLS and the local community and bar associations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct representation in administrative…Experienced Real Estate Attorney in Newark, NJ
HUD’s Office of General Counsel is looking to hire 1 experienced Real Estate Attorney in our Newark, NJ office.
The announcement closes October 26th,. so all applications should be submitted by that deadline.
The job is posted on USAJOBS at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/581227900
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Rutgers Law School Co-Dean David Lopez Hosts Speaker Series on Civil Rights under Covid-19
Members of the media are invited to attend and report on this event.
Rutgers Law School is sponsoring a special speaker series titled, “Work, Civil Rights and Opportunity: The Impact of Covid-19” with sessions on Tuesday, October 20 and Monday, October 26.
“Covid-19 has transformed working life for millions of Americans, creating new norms with profound repercussions for works’ civil rights and access to economic opportunity,” said Rutgers Law School …
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