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NJWLA & the NJSBA’s Women in the Profession Section Host An Evening Discussing The Life and Times of the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

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New Brunswick, New Jersey:  Over 130 attorneys gathered at the New Jersey Law Center to enjoy “An Evening with Irin Carmon”, co-author of New York Times Best Seller, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  Notorious RBG, Ms. Carmon’s first  book, co-written with Shana Knizhnik, not only chronicles the life and accomplishments of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg, but succeeds in transforming her into a pop culture phenomenon.

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A networking cocktail reception preceded the presentation by Ms. Carmon in which she and moderators, Dina Mastellone, NJWLA Board Member and WIPS Chair, and Jaimee Katz Sussner, NJWLA Board Member, discussed the book and insight into the progression of Justice Ginsburg’s legal career, notable cases, and her dedication to the advancement of women. The program concluded with an audience Q & A and an opportunity for all attendees to meet Ms. Carmon and receive copies of  Notorious RBG autographed by both authors. The program was generously sponsored by

Genova Burns LLC

Felicia F. Garland of Greenberg & Rapp

Provident Bank and Friedman LLP

About New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

The NJWLA is an independent association of over one thousand attorneys, law students and judges in New Jersey. Its mission is to retain women in the legal profession through education and activism; promote its members to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community and corporate positions; and endorse qualified female attorneys for appointments to the state and federal judiciary.  More information about the NJWLA, including membership materials, can be found at www.njwla.org.

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