On September 21, 2020 Alexandra Loprete, Esq. a representative of NJWLA, attended the New Jersey Reentry Corporation – Women’s Reentry Commission, held in Trenton, and spearheaded by former Gov. McGreevey.

NJWLA Board Member and Young Lawyers Division Co-Director, Alexandra Loprete, Esq. attended and witnessed impactful testimony from several formerly incarcerated women and leaders across our state tackling the issues of female recidivism and reentry.  Formerly incarcerated females face seemingly insurmountable obstacles as they attempt to re-enter society and obtain health care, gain employment, secure housing, receive mental health care, and retain custody of their children. This bi-partisan issue affects …

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Thank You – 10th Tales From the Bench

NJWLA’s Judicial Outreach  Committee hosted its 10th Tales From the Bench, the first in a virtual setting!  We were honored to have the Honorable Yolanda Ciccone, retired Assignment Judge and current Prosecutor of Middlesex County join as our guest of honor!  We are ever so grateful for the time, the honesty and the candid conversation.

Stay tuned for NJWLA upcoming programs!

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Relax and Recharge with NJLWA’s Wellness Yoga Session

8:30-9:30a.m.

 “A calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges.” 

During these difficult and uncertain times, it is important to make wellness and health a priority. Force your inner multitasker to take a break for an hour and join the NJWLA for a light yoga session via Zoom led by NJWLA Board Member and yoga instructor, Nicole Bearce.   Start your day with a meaningful stretch and focus your …

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NJWLA Congratulates Board Member and Diversity Committee Co-Director, Lora Fong

We congratulate #NJWLACo-Director of Diversity,  Lora Fong, Assistant NJ Attorney General & Chief Diversity Officer for @NewJerseyOAG, on her well-deserved recognition in the area of diversity in the state of #NewJersey!  Lora will receive the Mel Narol Award at the NJSBA Diversity Summit on October 9th.  NJWLA joins with NJSBA and all who know Lora in congratulating her for this recognition of her tireless work!  Read the full article here.…

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Free Webinar – Building Your Practice

5:30 pm

Moderator:Rabiya Kader

Panelists:Faudia A. Hameed ClemenzaLaw Offices of Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza LLC

Asma WarsiLaw Offices of Asma Warsi

Rajeh A. SaadehLaw Offices of Rajeh A. Saadeh LLC

Asaad K. SiddiquiMARC Law

Zoom Link:https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/85852449539?pwd=mzlla2nkmzuyunj6nhjlou1dwdvqut09

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NJWLA Members Jennifer Borek and Randi W. Kochman Giving Back – Partners for Women and Justice

Jennifer Borek Randi W. Kochman

As October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, the service of NJWLA Board Member, Jennifer Borek, and NJWLA Past President, Randi W. Kochman, as trustees for Partners for Women and Justice is ever more poignant.  Partners is a non-profit organization that provides free legal help to low-income victims of domestic violence.  Jenn has been involved with Partners since 2014.  Randi first met Jane Hanson, the …

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Thank You – 10012020

NJWLA hosted an informative and interesting CLE program with Jennifer Simpson Carr, director of business development at Furia Rubel Communications and producer of On Record PR podcast.

Thank you to Jennifer for your time, expertise in the area of online presence and for a great presentation!

Stay tuned for NJWLA upcoming programs!

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Deputy Attorney General 2 (Assistant Section Chief – Environmental Enforcement and Environmental Justice Section)

SALARY: $79,247.71 to $114,890.41LOCATION: Division of LawAffirmative Civil Enforcement Practice GroupEnvironmental Enforcement and Environmental Justice SectionHughes Justice ComplexTrenton, NJ

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1)

DUTIES: Environmental Enforcement & Environmental Justice (EE&EJ) represents the Department of Environmental Protection and other State agencies and commissions in federal and State court and administrative litigation to enforce a wide range of federal and State environmental laws. The Clean Air Unit of the …

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Experienced Mid-Level or Senior Attorney

Job Description:Parker Ibrahim & Berg LLP (“PIB”) seeks to hire an experienced mid-level or senior attorney with broad litigation experience including exceptional drafting skills and courtroom experience to join our Trial and Class Action practice group in the Somerset, New Jersey office and working remotely. PIB is a full-service national law firm that represents an array of corporate clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies, national banks, insurance, financial services …

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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is looking for attorneys

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is looking for attorneys to assist with legal reviews of applicants for the Authority’s programs.  Successful applicants will assist with background investigations/due diligence done by the Authority to comply with Executive Order 34 (Byrne 1976) and its Disqualification/ Debarment Regulations, N.J.A.C. 19:30-2.1, et seq.  This involves performing research using LEXIS and other online resources; reviewing pleadings and other company information; and evaluating same under …

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2020 NJSBA Diversity Summit

From Tokenism to Empowerment: Creating True Equity in the Legal Profession 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Presented in cooperation with:

NJSBA LGBT Rights SectionNJSBA Minorities in the Profession SectionAsian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New JerseyAssociation of Black Women Lawyers of New JerseyNew Jersey Muslim Lawyers AssociationGarden State Bar AssociationHispanic Bar Association of New JerseyNew Jersey Women Lawyers AssociationSouth Asian Bar Association of New JerseyRutgers Law SchoolSeton Hall Law School…

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