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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.

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New Jersey’s Remarkable WOMEN

Presented by New Jersey State Bar Association Women in the Profession Section

If you are a remarkable woman, you can’t afford to miss this event.

March 8 6 to 8:30 p.m. New Jersey Law Center New Brunswick

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a look at New Jersey’s Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History by Lynn Wenzel and Carol Binkowski.

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How To Become a Judge, Commissioner or Board Member: Nuts and Bolts of the Judicial and New Jersey State Appointments Process

These are exciting times to consider public service! Please come to our Nuts and Bolts Program to hear great tips on becoming a Board Member, Commissioner, Judge or Prosecutor.

Qualified candidates for Boards and Commissions are encouraged to bring their Resumes to this event!  

Review the below links for descriptions of Board and Commissions:

Bipartisan Coalition

and

Boards and Commissions

NJWLA and HBA-NJ present their annual program:

How to Become a


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; A Fresh Perspective

Presented by NJWLA’s Diversity Committee and Seton Hall University School of Law 

Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, NJ

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$25 Gov’t Employees/Solo/Young Lawyers/In-house

$35 NJWLA Members  $45 Non Members  No Fee for Law Students

3.6 NJ (Ethics) CLE Credits

Sponsorship Opportunities Available


Successfully Balancing The Trifecta: Work, Family Life, and Business Development

6-8 pm

NJWLA’s YLD will host a dinner and Roundtable Discussion

Topics to include: Succeeding at work-life balance; Practicing law and advancing your career while starting/having a family; Mastering in-person and on-line networking. 

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi

One Boland Drive West Orange  

Topics to include: Succeeding at work-life balance; Practicing law and advancing your career while starting/having a family; Mastering in-person and on-line networking. 

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Sponsorship Opportunity Available 


New Year Kick-off Celebration

Hosted by The New Jersey Bar Associate Diversity Committee

6-8:30 pm

New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick FREE event—registration is required

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