We are in the process of preparing our slate of Officers for the 2024-2025 term and our slate of Directors and Trustees-At-Large for the 2024-2026 term and are seeking nominations. Kindly review the list of open positions below and email Colleen Skinner, cskinner@njwla.org, Sharmila Jaipersaud sharmila.jaipersaud@hmhn.org, Jemi Lucey jlucey@greenbaumlaw.com, and Dina Mastellone dina.mastellone@jacksonlewis.com, on or before April 12, 2024 if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for one of these positions. In either instance, kindly include: (i) the title of the position for which you are making the nomination and (ii) a brief description of why you believe you or the person you are nominating is qualified for the position (e.g., prior positions with the NJWLA, demonstrated commitment to the NJWLA, commitment to the NJWLA’s mission, effective leadership/communication skills, etc.).

The Nominations Committee plans to announce the final slate to the full membership on or before May 1st. Voting is anticipated to take place prior to May 20th. 

All Officers, Directors and Trustees-at-Large who are elected or appointed will take office on July 1, 2024. Officers will hold the elected or appointed position for 1 year (i.e., through June 30, 2025). Directors and Trustees-at-Large will serve 2 year terms (i.e., through June 30, 2026). Anyone nominated for one of these positions is expected to commit to the full term. Officer and Director positions may be shared in accordance with the By-laws.

I.   Elected Officers: [all Officer positions are 1 year term] 

• President Elect
• Vice President
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Diversity Officer
• Secretary 

II.   Directors: [all Director positions are 2 year terms]

NOTE: It is anticipated that at least two individuals will be recommended for election to each Director position.

• Director of Best Practices
• Director of Diversity
• Director of Endorsements
• Director of Grants/Charitable Giving
• Director of In-House
• Director of Judicial Outreach
• Director of Marketing
• Director of Programming/Sponsorship
• Director of Public Policy
• Director of Solo/Small Firm
• Director of Women’s Leadership
• Director of Young Lawyers

 III.   Trustees-At-Large: [all Trustee-At-Large positions are 2 year terms]

• It is anticipated that 4 Trustees-At-Large will be included on the slate for election.

In accordance with the By-laws, the President Elect, Renée Rubino, will succeed the President upon expiration of the President’s term of office on June 30, 2024.

NOTE: General Counsel is NOT an elected position but rather will be appointed by the President Elect in consultation with the Nominations Committee. If you are interested in being considered for this position, kindly contact President Elect, Renée Rubino rrubino@gibbonslaw.com, and Nominations Directors, Jemi Lucey jlucey@greenbaumlaw.com and Dina Mastellone dina.mastellone@jacksonlewis.com.

NOTE: Gala Director is NOT an elected position but rather will be appointed by the President Elect in consultation with the Nominations Committee. If you are interested in being considered for this position, kindly contact President Elect, Renée Rubino rrubino@gibbonslaw.com, and Nominations Directors, Jemi Lucey jlucey@greenbaumlaw.com and Dina Mastellone dina.mastellone@jacksonlewis.com

NOTE: Amicus Committee Co-Chair is NOT an elected position but rather will be appointed by the President and President Elect. If you are interested in being considered for this position, kindly contact President, Sharmila Jaipersaud sharmila.jaipersaud@hmhn.org and President Elect, Renée Rubino rrubino@gibbonslaw.com.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us. 

Thank you so much for your commitment to the NJWLA.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Nominations Committee,
Jemi Lucey and Dina Mastellone, Nominations Directors
Sharmila Jaipersaud, President
Renée Rubino, President Elect March 28, 2024