Encouraging Diversity in the Bankruptcy Bar

Presented By NJWLA, AFBNJ and APALA-NJ

12pm-1pmvia Zoom

Please join an esteemed panel of bankruptcy practitioners for a discussion of the bankruptcy practice area and the need to further diversify the bankruptcy bar.

Meet our Panelists:

Honorable Stacey L. MeiselUnited States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey 

Arielle B. AdlerLowenstein Sandler

Vincent J. RoldanMandelbaum Salsburg, P.C.

G. Glennon TroublefieldCarella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein, Brody & Agnello, P.C.…

PRO BONO PRACTICE AND YOUR CAREER

12pm-1pmvia Zoom

Join NJWLA and representatives from NJLEEP, Partners for Women & Justice, and the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, as we discuss the benefits of participating in pro bono work, including the requirement of RPC 6.1 and the sense of personal satisfaction helping others in need can bring, to the sometimes overlooked benefits of encouraging diversity of experience, a chance to collaborate with others outside your immediate circle …

FORE Ladies Only Golf Outing & Clinic

Presented by Essex County Bar Foundation & New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club

Livingston, NJ

First time golfers and seasoned pros will both enjoy this fun and friendly day at Cedar Hill Country Club. Ladies can register for either the beginner or advanced clinic plus 9 holes or play 9 or 18 holes.  New this year, all events will be enjoyed outside under the club’s …

Speaking Up: How to Effectively Advance Your Career

Presented by NJWLA’s Best Practices Committee

6pm-7:30pmvia Zoom

One of the most important things you can do is to advocate for and promote yourself. You must believe in your talents, own your worth, and trust in your power- especially when your inner voices tell you not to.  Advocating for yourself, through self-promotion and networking also helps you individually position yourself for advancement and is a crucial driver to success …

NJWLA’s Annual Judicial Panel

4pm-5:30pm

via Zoom

Presented by NJWLA’s Judicial Outreach Committee

Lessons from the Pandemic 

 Please join us for a discussion with distinguished female Judges who will share their insights, experience and practice tips while examining how Covid has shaped and re-shaped legal proceedings and litigation in New Jersey.

Meet our Judges:

Honorable Mary Costello, Presiding Judge Superior Court, General Equity Division, Vicinage 6 

Honorable Haekyoung Suh, J.S.C.Superior Court, Family Division, Vicinage 13

Honorable Sandra …

Meet the Author! Christine Shields Corrigan, Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists

On May 5th, NJWLA was treated to a visit and discussion with Christine Shields Corrigan, two-time cancer survivor, wife, mom, attorney, and author of

Pre-order a signed copy of Again here.

Thank you to all who attended and especially to Christine for sharing her story and her experiences with us.

Learn more about Christine and her writing here.

Order a signed copy of Again here…

2021 ABWL-NJ Scholarship Jazz Brunch

CHANGEMAKERS – Paving the Way Forward

11:00 am

JOIN NJWLA FOR A DAY OF WELLNESS!

Join NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Committee & Diversity Committee as they present a day of wellness and a chance to gain CLE!

Current events, chronic stress, long hours, and the constant conflict of juggling work and family obligations afflict practicing lawyers in all areas of law. At times, you may put your relationships on the backburner, even your relationship with yourself.  In this specially created program for women lawyers, you will learn …

Anti-AAPI Violence: Federal, State, and Local Leaders Call to Action

2:30pm – 3:00pm ET

Presented by: The Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ)

Link to Virtual Event: https://bit.ly/3rnQnvH Please RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/wGsABSbDyKSZ92mb

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Women Empowerment Leadership & Law (WELL) Conference – 2021

WE WILL BE OFFERING FREE CLE CREDITS FOR OUR WELL CONFERENCE.  SESSION ONE IS TOMORROW.  REGISTER NOW!!

The Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ) cordially invites you to attend its Women Empowerment Leadership & Law (WELL) Conference!  The purpose of the WELL Conference is to empower and encourage women to become leaders and to flourish in leadership positions within the legal profession and beyond, and to educate the community on how they …

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association 13th Annual WILL Platinum Gala to be held VIRTUALLY

We are pleased to announce that we have rescheduled NJWLA’s 13th WILL Platinum Gala for March 23, 2021.  Given that many of the same Covid-19 related health concerns still exist (although we believe we are getting to a better place), we will hold the 2020 WILL Platinum Gala as the 2021 WILL Platinum Gala, and we have put together a fantastic virtual platform for the event! We will honor our …

RBG Day with NJWLA

RBG Day: Carrying the Torch Forward

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5 pm

NJWLA’s RBG Birthday Celebration will focus on her legacy, what her work has helped us achieve and what we still need to do. Wear your best RBG inspired attire and join us for RBG Trivia Networking where we share our proud RBG inspired achievements! 

Meet Our Presenters:

Dina M. Mastellone, Esq. Partner Genova Burns LLC Moderator …

Woman of Substance Award

Sponsored by the Seton Hall Law School’s Office of Student Services and Women’s Law Forum

7:00 PM

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DESCRIPTIONThe Seton Hall Law Women’s Law Forum is proud to host the annual Woman of Substance gala. This year’s event will …

Pathways to Leadership Panel Discussion

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4:30-6:00 pm

Join us for a discussion on the various “pathways” to leadership.  Hear from over a dozen women bar leaders on their paths, barriers overcome and the importance of representation as the leaders of specialty bar organizations.

Stay tuned for the list of incredible leaders and collaborating bar associations!

REGISTER HERE!

This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of …

NJMLA Black History Month Event

6-7:30 PM

Please join us as we discuss the history of Black Muslims in America from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement, and explore contemporary issues surrounding Black Muslim Lawyers and their communities.

Q & A after the panel discussion!

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