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!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86007412689?pwd=TjlRMkV0Z3NBaDN6VVYzNVRpQVhIQT09Meeting ID: 860 0741 2689Passcode: 693312

Paying More Than Just Lip Service: Actualizing Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

4:30 – 6:30 PM

Presented by Garden State Bar Association

Chief Diversity Officers and Diversity & Inclusion Leaders’ Summit & Roundtable.

Registration: https://gsbadiversitysummit.eventbrite.com

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The New Normal: Working as Lawyers During the COVID Pandemic

presented by NJWLA’s In House Committee 

Our esteemed panelists will discuss some of the hot topics of practicing during the COVID pandemic including

Setting boundaries

What are the expectations of employees from a management perspective?

Technology pros and cons

Lessons learned on efficiency

Meet Our Panelists:

Nicole BearceVP, Associate General Counsel, Conduent

Kirsten Scheurer BraniganFounder, KSBranigan Law P.C.

Lora FongAssistant Attorney General & Chief Diversity Officer, NJ Office …

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

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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!…