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Woman of Substance

Please join the Women’s Law Forum of Seton Hall Law School for this year’s Woman of Substance program, honoring Stacey Ann Biancamano, ’96 (Biancamano Law, LLC) and Megan M. Christensen, ’05 (Stevens & Lee).  The event will take place on Thursday, February 16th at 6 p.m. at the Newark Club.  It is the flagship event in the Women’s Law Forum annual calendar and a particularly important opportunity to be present.  …


Diversity And Inclusion: Shaping an Ethical Practice

Circuit Review and Legislative Journal Symposium

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Seton Hall Law School (Lunch at The Newark Club) NY/NJ CLE Credits (pending)

Tickets: $55 per person (includes CLE credits, lunch and parking)

Information and Registration Here


NJWLA’S Annual Holiday Party

6-8 pm

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for this free event open to NJWLA Members During the holiday season we are especially reminded of our blessings and are also reminded of those less fortunate.  Please join us in helping organizations that assist those in need by bringing an item from one of the wish lists* to benefit the work of

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John W. Marshall on: Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement & his Place in American History

A Diverse Voices: Distinguished Speaker Series presentation from the NJSBA Diversity Committee

Make plans to attend this unparalleled opportunity to examine the legal mind, life, and legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall. As an attendee, you’ll gain unique insight from John W. Marshall and a panel of notable attorneys and judges as they explore the lasting legacy of a true American icon through two distinct discussions:

Part I – A Personal …


Diversity Reception

Rutgers Law School

Camden location, Clark Commons Bridge

6-8pm

A panel discussion about diversity in the workplace, followed by a reception to celebrate the inception of the Minority Student Program at the Camden location.

RSVP to alentini@law.rutgers.edu

The Honorable Karen Williams U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey

Carlos Bollar Archer & Greiner

Jeanette Kwon Camden County Public Defenders Office

Cheri Johnson Stradley Ronon

Brian McGinnis Fox Rothschild…


NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Division Presents Young Lawyers Roundtable

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Please join us to get some answers to the questions you may have been afraid to ask at work about professional and personal development as you begin your career – including issues relating to finances, professional development, family leave time and more!

A candid discussion between multi-generational attorneys about non-legal issues facing young attorneys will follow brief presentations on financial planning and business development.

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More Tales From The Bench – The Fifth of A Luncheon Series

presented by NJWLA’s Judicial Outreach Committee

and hosted by 

Wilson Elser, Florham Park, NJ

An informal luncheon with

Retired Superior Court Judge, Harriet F. Klein, where attendees will have an opportunity to hear Judge Klein’s career insights, anecdotes and advice in an informal setting with plenty of opportunity for conversation.

The informal nature and limited attendance of this luncheon is a perfect setting in which to pose questions to a member …


Pathways to Success: Embracing Opportunities with Agility and Creativity

The National Association of Women Lawyers Twelfth GENERAL COUNSEL INSTITUTE

November 3-4

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, New York

Learn More and Register

www.nawl.org/gci12

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NAWL’s 12th Annual General Counsel Institute Pathways to Success: Embracing Opportunities with Agility and Creativity

November 3-4, 2016 – New York, NY 

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For more information and registration, please visit www.nawl.org/gci12

Use Promo Code GCI12NJWLA for a reduced rate for NJWLA Members…


Congratulations to NJWLA President-Elect, Annmarie Simeone, for receiving the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award!

NJWLA’s President-Elect, Annmarie Simeone, will receive the 

Professional Lawyer of the Year Award

at the November 3rd NJ Commission on Professionalism in the Law Luncheon

Congratulations Annmarie!


An Evening With Irin Carmon, co-author of Notorious RBG

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Proudly presented by New Jersey Women Lawyers Association & NJSBA’s Women in the Profession Section

6-8:30 New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick

Please join us for an evening of engaged discussion over dinner and cocktails with a book signing by co-author Irin Carmon

Register Here

NJWLA/WIPS Members $55 Non Members $65 Law Students $35 (price includes a copy of The Notorious RBG)

CLE Credits Pending

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Equal Rights Amendment Program and Reception

Location: Paulsdale – Home of the Alice Paul Institute 128 Hooton Rd Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Join us for an afternoon discussion on what it will take to advance the Equal Rights Amendment by the activists, experts and legislators who have been in the trenches since the start of the effort from the historic Alice Paul Institute. First, examine the history …


MEET THE POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS

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Network with Legislators, Political Party County Chairs and State Committee Members at a unique program on election law sponsored by the Public Policy Committee of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Hosted by the Women’s Leadership Forum at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP and the Mercer and Middlesex County Bar Associations

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$20 NJWLA Members, $30 Non Members (space is limited) 1 CLE credit (pending)

Moderator: Hon. Christine V. …


2016 Fall Kickoff Cocktail Party!

6-8 pm

LeMalt Lounge, Colonia (Woodbridge Township)

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Come join NJWLA as we kick off another year of great programming, networking, ‘leaning in’ and ‘leaning on’ over food, drinks, great conversation and camaraderie!

LeMalt Lounge, Colonia (Woodbridge Township)

Register Here

NJWLA Members $40/ Non Members $50

Generously Sponsored by:

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What is your Superpower?

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

07202016

McLoone’s Boathouse 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052

Join “Women at the Bar” to connect over cocktails, light dinner and conversation.

$60 member $75 Nonmember $25 Young Lawyers Law Students Public Sector Lawyers

For registration and further information, please go to www.essexbar.com


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