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2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon

 

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association is pleased to be a Partnering Organization of the National Association of Women Lawyers’  2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon 

Thursday, July 19 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City.

We have arranged a special 10% discount for our members.  To register, please visit https://www.nawl.org/2018annualmeeting and use the code AMNJWLA2018 to receive the discount.…


Achieving Equality for Minority Attorneys in Federal Court

Please Join The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey’s Young Lawyers Division and Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

for a conversation on

Achieving Equality for Minority Attorneys in Federal Court

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Panel Presentation and Break-Out Sessions: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Cocktail Reception and Networking: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Register Online at: www.afbnj.org

Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, 515 U.S. Highway Route One South, Iselin, NJ

Join us for …


An Introduction to Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Matters

On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10 am Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is offering a live 90-minute legal training program, An Introduction to Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Matters, in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Clinic at Rutgers Law School – 123 Washington St, 4th floor, Newark, NJ 07102.  This training will provide an overview of the basics of removal proceedings for children and an introduction to appearing …


New Jersey State Bar Association – Diversity Summit 2018

The Role of the Legal Professional in Civil Society: Combatting Hate, Bias, Intolerance, and Incivility

9am – 5pm

New Jersey Law Center New Brunswick

Earn up to 6.5 CLE Credits

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NJWLA & ECBF’s 7th Annual FORE Ladies Only Golf Outing & Clinic

Cedar Hill Country Club Livingston

First time golfers and seasoned pros will both enjoy this fun and friendly outing.  Ladies can register for the Clinic/9 Holes or play a full 18 Holes, either way you will enjoy camaraderie on the course and off over lunch and during an extended cocktail/dinner reception.

18 Holes/Lunch/Reception – $250

Clinic+9/Lunch/Reception – $250

Lunch Only – $30

Cocktail/Dinner Only – $100

 

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HBA NJ – 37TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA AND AWARDS DINNER

The Venetian 546 River Drive Garfield, New Jersey

6:30 pm

Early Bird Registration ends on April 30, 2018.

Register today at https://njhba.org/event-2856663

This is a Black-Tie preferred event.

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Ladies Night Out: Networking and a Style Discussion to Kick off Your Summer

Presented by Seton Hall Law School, Newark The Young Lawyers Divisions of NJWLA and Hispanic National Bar Association

6pm – 8pm

Fashion+Networking+Cocktails!

 

Please join us for an evening of style, fun and philanthropy at a cocktail reception hosted at Seton Hall Law in Newark.  Sharon Kornstein of ImageDesign LLC will discuss styling and fashion issues that newly-minted female attorneys often face, including key essential pieces to build a professional …


2018 JUDICIAL PANEL

Presented by NJWLA’s Judicial Outreach Committee

4:00 – 6:00 pm

U.S. District Courthouse, Trenton

Views from the Bench: Persuasive Advocacy and Negotiation

 Please join us for a discussion with distinguished federal and state female Judges who will share their insight, experience and practice tips.

Meet our Judges: 

Honorable Freda L. Wolfson United States District Court Judge, District of New Jersey

Honorable Lois H. Goodman United States Magistrate Judge, District of …


Connecting Bridges and Borders in Real Estate Property Management

May 8-9

INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

Hosted at New Jersey City University School of Business in partnership with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), the City of Jersey City –Department of Housing, Economic Development & Commerce, JCEDC, and the Institutes for Dispute Resolution (IDR) and the Peter Mangin Real Estate Institute at New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Burgos University, Spain.

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NJWLA help out at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey

NJWLA board members (and their family members) had an opportunity to help out at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey on Tuesday, May 8th.  

We learned about the organization, its mission and its reach – 19 of New Jersey’s 21 counties are served by the FoodBank.  

We met some wonderful people and were able to help sort donations.  

NJWLA looks forward to another opportunity to give back!…


Summit on Women in the Law

1-4pm

New Jersey Law Center One Constitution Square New Brunswick

Where Have We Been, Where Are We Now, Where Are We Going?

Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon of panels and discussion focused on the  past, present and future state of women in the law.

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NJWLA’s Tales From the Bench Series

An Opportunity to have lunch and a candid conversation with

The Honorable Patty Shwartz,

U.S. Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Luncheon will be hosted by

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Getting Your Seat at the Table: The Different Paths to Leadership

Presented by NJWLA’s Women’s Leadership Committee

6pm – 9pm

Lerner David, Westfield, NJ

Speakers from different aspects of the legal industry share their stories about the rise to success, including obstacles faced, lessons learned, and practical guidance.  There will be networking before and after the panel discussion.

Panelists:

Lynn Feldman Executive VP & General Counsel, Clear Channel Outdoor

Randi Kochman Partner, Cole Schotz P.C.

Jody Carbone Assistant Prosecutor, Middlesex County Prosecutor’s …


2018 Women’s Empowerment Leadership & Law

SAVE THE DATE

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: ADVANCING WOMEN IN THE LAW

Rutgers University │Cook Student Center 59 Biel Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Registration is FREE. Sign up today at: https://njhba.org/event-2819410

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NJWLA’S 11TH ANNUAL WILL PLATINUM GALA

NJWLA’s 11th Annual 

Women’s Initiative and Leaders in the Law 

(WILL) Platinum Gala 

The Grove in Cedar Grove at 5:30 p.m.

Click here for more details and Sponsorship and Ticket Information


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