Conversations on Allyship & Diversity

Proudly Introduced by NJWLA

5:00-6:30pm

In furtherance of NJWLA’s Initiative on Diversity and Allyship, the Diversity and Programming Committees of NJWLA announce the first in a series of programs that we hope will provide the opportunity for open, honest  conversations on these compelling issues which face us as individuals and communities each day. 

We will begin with a conversation based on 2020’s Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.  Join us for a discussion of issues pertaining to diversity, …

CANNABIS IS LEGAL, NOW WHAT?

6:00-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Zoom

COST: Members-Free Non-Members-$25

CREDITS: 1.0 NJ CLE Credits

RSVP TO: Chinsu Shajan Esq. at CSHAJAN@STARK-STARK.COM

With medical cannabis legalized and adult-use cannabis soon to be legalized in New Jersey, there is a green rush of interest with all eyes on the Garden State. In order to understand how we got here, this panel will provide the overview of the medical cannabis program …

Lawyering Skills for Associate Success

Presented by the Women’s Leadership Committee of NJWLA

12-1:30 pm

Lawyering Skills for Associate Success will focus on providing practical advice about developing the skills associates need to acclimate to and succeed in the law firm environment.  

Conducting effective legal researchProducing excellent written work product Communication skills Time management skills Billing time Asking for, receiving, and learning from feedback 

Meet Our Panelists:

Victoria Cioppettini  Senior Legal Editor, Thomson Reuters – Practical Law

Diana Manning…

Employment Outlook 2021

Presented by NJWLA

Employment Outlook 2021 will include a panel discussion about what attorneys can expect to face in the upcoming year in terms of their own business environments and counseling clients.

2021 New Year Kickoff Celebration

Presented by NJSBA Diversity Committee

5-6:30 pm

This year’s virtual celebration will feature comedian Liz Glazer and “speed networking” activities. Celebrate new beginning and connect with colleagues at this annual not-to-be-missed party.

Free Event! Register Here

Click Here to view event flyer…

Pathways to the Bench

5 to 7 p.m.

Presented by the Minorities in the Profession Section in cooperation with the NJSBA Commission on Racial Equity in the Law and the Diversity Committee using Zoom

Pre-registration is required. Click here to register

About the Program

Hear from a variety of perspectives about the process of becoming a judicial nominee in New Jersey, including the role of affinity bars, the NJSBA, elected leaders, legislative staff, …

NJWLA’s Annual Holiday Party

generously sponsored by:

Please join NJWLA for our annual holiday gathering.

Join us to catch up and enjoy each other’s company as we wind down 2020 with a virtual gathering.

REGISTER HERE for this complimentary event.

Please consider supporting our charitable partner with a donation to 180 Turning Lives Around.

Charitable Partner:

Fun and games promised! Prizes provided by our generous sponsor, Investors BankBring your beverage of …

Professionalism, Advocacy, and the Woman Lawyer

Presented by NJWLA in celebration of Professionalism Month

Join NJWLA for a Panel Discussion and dynamic conversation surrounding professionalism with a focus on providing women with a “tool kit” on how to deal with contentious and frustrating situations.  Hear from our esteemed guests regarding some advice and varying perspectives on how to navigate these issues.

Meet our Panelists:

Honorable Leda Dunn Wettre, 

United States Magistrate Judge, District of New Jersey

Honorable Jaclyn …

NJMLA’s Fifth Annual (Virtual) Gala

6 p.m.

NJMLA Cordially invites you to Celebrate and Share Tea and Dessert with us.

Complimentary Dessert and Tea box for those who register before Nov. 9

Keynote Speaker: Sahar AzizProfessor of Law and Chancellor’s Social Justice Scholar DirectorDirector, Center for Security, Race and RightsRutgers University Law School

Join Us for a Fun and Informative Night!In addition to our entertainment we will also be presenting our Scholarship Award Winners …

The Importance of Finding Mentors and Sponsors for Career Development

5-6:30pm

Finding career mentors and sponsors can be challenging, especially during COVID-19.  Join the NJWLA for a round table discussion about finding and cultivating these relationships to help propel your career forward.  

Seasoned attorneys will share their experience and advice during informal small group sessions aimed at helping junior attorneys understand the importance of these relationships and how to foster them, despite challenges posed by COVID-19.

Register Now!…

Relax and Recharge with NJLWA’s Wellness Yoga Session

8:30-9:30a.m.

 “A calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges.” 

During these difficult and uncertain times, it is important to make wellness and health a priority. Force your inner multitasker to take a break for an hour and join the NJWLA for a light yoga session via Zoom led by NJWLA Board Member and yoga instructor, Nicole Bearce.   Start your day with a meaningful stretch and focus your …

Join EWNJ for The 2020 Election: Race to the Ballot

1-2 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way elections will be conducted in 2020. Experts predict record voter turnout, but not everyone has theinformation and confidence they need to cast a ballot. Join the ExecutiveWomen of New Jersey and the League of Women Voters of New Jersey for this free webinar to get the information you need to get potential voters over the finish line in the last days …

Rutgers Law School Co-Dean David Lopez Hosts Speaker Series on Civil Rights under Covid-19

Members of the media are invited to attend and report on this event.

Rutgers Law School is sponsoring a special speaker series titled, “Work, Civil Rights and Opportunity: The Impact of Covid-19” with sessions on Tuesday, October 20 and Monday, October 26.

“Covid-19 has transformed working life for millions of Americans, creating new norms with profound repercussions for works’ civil rights and access to economic opportunity,” said Rutgers Law School …

Free Webinar – Building Your Practice

5:30 pm

Moderator:Rabiya Kader

Panelists:Faudia A. Hameed ClemenzaLaw Offices of Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza LLC

Asma WarsiLaw Offices of Asma Warsi

Rajeh A. SaadehLaw Offices of Rajeh A. Saadeh LLC

Asaad K. SiddiquiMARC Law

Zoom Link:https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/85852449539?pwd=mzlla2nkmzuyunj6nhjlou1dwdvqut09

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2020 NJSBA Diversity Summit

From Tokenism to Empowerment: Creating True Equity in the Legal Profession 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Presented in cooperation with:

NJSBA LGBT Rights SectionNJSBA Minorities in the Profession SectionAsian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New JerseyAssociation of Black Women Lawyers of New JerseyNew Jersey Muslim Lawyers AssociationGarden State Bar AssociationHispanic Bar Association of New JerseyNew Jersey Women Lawyers AssociationSouth Asian Bar Association of New JerseyRutgers Law SchoolSeton Hall Law School…