Six Annual Women’s History Month

Presented by U.S. Senator Bob Mendez

Honoring New Jersey women for exceptional achievements

3-5 pm (Doors open at 2:25 pm)

Montclair State University University Hall, 7th Floor 30 East Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043

Featuring Keynote Speaker Sloedad O’Brien Award-Winning Journalist

RSVP menendez.senate.gov/WHM-2016 973-645-5967

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Women of Substance Award Reception

Presented by Seton Hall University School of Law

Women’s Law Forum

6:00 pm

Honoring Mariellen Dugan, Esq. ’91 Senior Vice President & General Counsel New Jersey Resources Corporation

The Newark Club One Newark Center 22nd Floor Newark, NJ 07102

Tickets: $75 per person or $750 per table $50 per recent graduate (’15, ’14, & ’13) $25 per current student

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NJSBA Diversity Summit

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

New Jersey Law Center

Diversity Summit 2016

BECOMING ONE IN OUR LEGAL PROFESSION

The New Jersey State Bar Association together with its co-sponsors present a broad cross-section of legal experts for a frank discussion about why diversity and inclusion still matter. With today’s changing demographics, it is essential for all legal professionals to know how to work with diverse clients.

Join us for an Elegant Treats and …

NJWLA’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

generously hosted by:

** NJWLA Members only, please 

Register Here!!

During this Holiday Season, we would like to be able to give back and ask that you bring gift cards in denominations of $25 or less for ShopRite, Walmart or Toys R Us for donation to our Charitable Partner,

Essex County Family Justice Center

for more information, please visit www.essexcountyfjc.org…

Ethically Speaking

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company Presents a Continuing Legal Education Seminar

This seminar will examine and define the Ethical Standards demanded of a Title Settlement Provider operating in the State of New Jersey. It will explore the expanded compliance issues presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which require Title Producers and Attorneys acting as Settlement Service Providers to develop written Policies & Procedures that will insure the safety of …

Holiday Reception

New Jersey State Bar Association Diversity Committee Minorities in the Profession Section Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Rights Section New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Cordially invites you to… Celebrate the holiday season

Holiday Reception Featuring a musical performance by “Gentlemen of the Hall” Thursday, December 10 New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend

Register today!

Toy Drive Please bring unwrapped, new …

YLD Presents A Round Table For Millennials!

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a candid discussion between multi-generational attorneys to share their perspectives on working with “Millennial” attorneys and how to cultivate a new generation of leaders.    Light dinner will be served.

Generously Hosted & Sponsored by:

Register Here $20 Registration Fee …

Practicing Before the District Court and the Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey: Federal Practice for the State Court Practitioner

U.S. District Court in Newark, NJ.

This half-day program features a distinguished list of speakers from the judiciary, including: Hon. Jose L. Linares, U.S.D.J.; Hon. Esther Salas, U.S.D.J.; Hon. Joseph A. Dickson, U.S.M.J.; Hon. Michael A. Hammer, U.S.M.J.; Hon. Michael B. Kaplan, U.S.B.J.; and Hon. Vincent F. Papalia, U.S.B.J.  I will also be joined by additional representatives from the U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and those in private …

Practical Tips for New Lawyers

Rutgers School of Law–Newark – Baker Trial Courtroom

Experienced professionals offer their expertise on how to present yourself in person, online or in court.

Rutgers School of Law–Newark Baker Trial Courtroom

A networking reception immediately follows each program.

September 28, 6–8 p.m.

The Art of Getting Hired

• Learn how to create a winning profile online and in person • Gain practical tips to navigate the job market • Learn …

Getting Women Lawyers On Boards: Risks, Rewards and Realities

Presented by The In-House and Women’s Leadership Committees of NJWLA

Wednesday November 18, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST

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Where

The Wilshire Grand Hotel 350 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052

Board memberships – public or private company, non-profit, start-up – offer opportunities, challenges, risks and rewards.  While there is more focus than ever on increasing board diversity, there is more that can be …

Supplier Diversity and the Law – How to Profit From Corporate and Government Supplier Diversity Programs

NEW BRUNSWICK/S32900F5

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.* NJ Law Center

*Please join us for a networking reception at 1:30.

Presented in cooperation with the:

– NJSBA Diversity Committee – Garden State Bar Association – Haitian American Lawyers of New Jersey – Hispanic Bar Association – New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

This is a practical seminar about how minority – and women-owned law firms (MWOLFs), and their majority law firm partners, …

2015 WOMEN’S BENCH/BAR CONFERENCE – From New Jersey to the World— Are Women Human?

9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

2.7 CLE CREDITS!

New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick

Presented by The New Jersey State Bar Association Women in the Profession Section and the International Justice Project

HONORED GUEST

Hon. Madeline Cox Arleo Recipient of the 2015 Justice Marie L. Garibaldi Award for Distinguished Service and Excellence

& Discussion on Women and Human Rights Issues with the Following Panelists:

• Wanda M. Akin, Esq., Co-Founder, International …

NJ Commission on Professionalism in the Law Luncheon

NJWLA’s President-Elect, Loren L. Pierce, will received the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award

Congratulations Loren!

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Tales From The Bench

12 to 2 p.m. More Tales From The Bench – The Third of A Luncheon Series  

An informal luncheon with Retired Supreme Court Justice Helen E. Hoens where attendees will have an opportunity to hear Justice Hoens’ 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 …

Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey 40th Anniversary

Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey 40th Anniversary and Formal Gala Honoring Paulette Brown, Esq. 2015-2016 American Bar Association President

In 2015, the Association of Black Women Lawyer of New Jersey will celebrate 40 years of providing support to African American lawyers, mentoring African American law students, educating our community on legal issues, finance and health matters and advocating for justice for all.

For more details visit www.abwl-nj.org…