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Congratulation to President-Elect Diana C. Manning on her selection as NJWLA’s 2021 Professional Lawyer of the Year!

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association is proud to congratulate President-Elect Diana C. Manning on her selection as NJWLA’s 2021 Professional Lawyer of the Year!

The award, presented in conjunction with the NJ Commission on Professionalism in the Law, is presented to lawyers who are respected by colleagues for their character, competence and exemplary professional behavior. Diana exemplifies all the qualities of professionalism and NJWLA is so proud to have her represent …

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ASSISTANT DEPUTY RATEPAYER ADVOCATE 2

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DEPUTY RATEPAYER ADVOCATE 2

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Supervisory Attorney Adviser

This announcement will remain open until November 29,2021.

Open to all U.S. Citizens (Public): https://go.usa.gov/xe85M

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Senior Corporate Counsel

SJI is currently seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel.

To learn more about this employment opportunity, please click here: Senior Corporate Counsel.…

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Regulatory and Compliance Associate

Lowenstein Sandler is seeking a Regulatory and Compliance Associate to join our Investment Management Group.  Candidates should have 2+ years of experience advising clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to investment advisers.  Experience advising various types of investment advisers, including fund managers (venture capital funds, hedge funds and private equity funds) as well as managed account advisers, a plus.  Experience advising clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to broker-dealers …

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Why Embracing Self-Care is the Best Way to Avoid Professionalism & Ethics Pitfalls:

Putting on our Own Oxygen Masks Before Helping Others

5-6:30 pm

NJWLA Zoom CLE

Join NJWLA and NJLAP for a panel discussion including the following topics:

The 2917 Task Force Report. The Path to Lawyer well-beingThe interconnectedness of well-being and ethical conductHow an emphasis on self-care can improve professionalismManaging stress from a legal practitioner standpointSummary of employment laws (NJ LAD, FMLA, ADA) andRemoving the stigmas associated with mental health and…
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Full-time Assistant Clinical Professor

Seton Hall University School of Law has openings for two full-time Assistant Clinical Professor to teach in its Center for Social Justice. These are one-year positions, with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding. The Center for Social Justice is home to the Law School’s vibrant clinical program including the Civil Litigation and Practice Clinic; Equal Justice Clinic; Family Law Clinic; Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights Clinic; Impact Litigation Clinic; and …

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Investment Management Attorney – Venture Funds

Lowenstein Sandler’s Investment Management team is seeking a highly qualified Associate or Counsel-level attorney with strong experience in venture fund formation and a desire for responsibility for our NYC, Palo Alto, CA or Roseland, NJ office.  Candidate will specialize in leading the formation and launch of venture capital funds, including having primary responsibility and oversight for the drafting and negotiation of documents and serving as a key contact for, and …

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City of New York Conflicts of Interest Board – Legal Advice Attorney

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City of New York Conflicts of Interest Board – Agency Attorney – Level 01

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City of New York Conflicts of Interest Board – Agency Attorney

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Labor and Employment Associate

FaegreDrinker is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate.

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Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate

FaegreDrinker is seeking a Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate.

Details here: Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate

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THE NEW JERSEY WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION MOURNS THE LOSS OF HEATHER G. SUAREZ, A DEDICATED ATTORNEY, VOLUNTEER, AND FRIEND

The members of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) extend their sincere condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Heather G. Suarez on her passing on October 29, 2021.

Heather is known by her colleagues for being a dedicated attorney, leader, volunteer, mentor and friend.  She was a robust supporter of NJWLA both as its Past General Counsel and as its Past Liaison to the New Jersey …

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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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