NJWLA Supports Our Sisters

NJWLA is proud to support Executive Board Member Jewel McGowan Watson on her recent promotion to Vice President, Corporate Counsel, at The Prudential Insurance Company of America. We are thrilled to celebrate and share the accomplishments and successes of our members. Please send your news!…

NJWLA Supports Our Sisters

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The Hon. Stacey D. Adams appointed a Magistrate Judge

The NJWLA is honored to congratulate our former colleague and NJWLA Board Member, The Hon. Stacey D. Adams, on being appointed a Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court, District of New Jersey.

Judge Adams’ experience and integrity will continue to serve as an asset to litigants, as well as the judiciary. We remain grateful for her many contributions while serving on the NJWLA Board of Directors and wish …

NJWLA Installs its 2024-2025 Board of Directors

The 2024-2025 NJWLA Board of Directors was sworn in on July 9th by United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey, Jessica S. Allen — a revered past president of the NJWLA. We are always honored to have Judge Allen preside over our events and to have our prior leadership maintain their involvement in, and provide their guidance to, the NJWLA. The Installation Dinner was attended by more …

NJWLA 2023-2024 Board Installation

NJWLA’s 2023-2024 Board Members gathered last week at the Spanish Tavern in Mountainside for the annual Installation Dinner. Immediate Past President Diana Manning welcomed everyone and offered opening remarks and gratitude to the NJWLA Board for their dedication and support during her term. NJWLA President Sharmila Jaipersaud then spoke about her path to the NJWLA presidency with a heartfelt and personal speech about the sisterhood of NJWLA and the importance…

NJWLA Thanks Diana C. Manning for her Leadership

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NJWLA SUPPORTS OUR SISTERS!

Congratulations to NJWLA Member Lynne Seborowski who was honored by the 200 Club of Middlesex County for successfully prosecuting the homicide of a female victim.   Lynne was honored along with another prosecutor, Tzvi Dollinger. The awards were presented by dignitaries, including, Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, NJWLA’s 2023 WILL Platinum Gala Honoree…

NJWLA SUPPORTS OUR SISTERS!

NJWLA Board Members, Clarissa Gomez and Vivian Isaboke and NJWLA member, Iman Wells participated in a panel “Women of Color in the Law” for the benefit of students in FDU’s Pre-Law Program. Kudos to our awesome leaders and mentors!…

NJWLA SUPPORTS OUR SISTERS!

We are pleased to congratulate NJWLA President, Diana C. Manning, who will accept the 2023 Corporate Leader Award from the Arthritis Foundation at their 2023 Evening of Honors at the Palace at Somerset Park on April 26th. The event affords the Arthritis Foundation an annual opportunity to honor distinguished leaders in the community. Proceeds from the event support vital research, life-changing treatments, information and programs that benefit families and…

NJWLA SUPPORTS OUR SISTERS

Congratulations to NJWLA Past President, Desha Jackson, who has been featured in CIO Magazine’s

5 Rising Women Leaders Everyone Should Know…

NJWLA Supports Our Sisters

NJWLA Board Member Diane Cardoso was recently elevated to named partner at Brady, Reilly & Cardoso and featured in an article in the New Jersey Law Journal.Congratulations to Diane on not only fulfilling her dream of becoming a trial attorney but also on becoming a named partner!Congratulations to Natalya Johnson on being selected as a 2023 Circle of Achievement Award Honoree from the African American Chamber of Commerce!…

Diana C. Manning recognized by The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in Law

NJWLA Board Members were proud to support NJWLA President, Diana C. Manning, as she was recognized by The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law.

Diana received the Professional Lawyer of the Year award on behalf of NJWLA at the Professionalism Luncheon last week.  Congratulations to Diana and to all of the award recipients!

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New Jersey Women Lawyers Association 2022-2023 Board Installation

West Orange, NJ – NJWLA’s 2022-2023 board members gathered last week at The Highlawn for the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Board Installation Dinner. Immediate Past President Dina M. Mastellone welcomed everyone and offered the opening remarks. The Honorable Jessica S. Allen, U.S.M.J. administered the oath of office to incoming NJWLA President, Diana C. Manning, and the entire board. Manning addressed the Board about her vision for the upcoming year,…

NJWLA Announces Board Members

NJWLA is pleased to announce the election results and announce our Board of Directors for the 2022-2023/2024 term.   

All Board positions will become effective July 1, 2022.

Executive Board/Officers:

President – Diana C. Manning

President Elect – Sharmila Jaipersaud

Vice President – Renée Rubino

Co-Chief Financial Officers – Melissa Bracuti, Abigail J. Remore

Co-Chief Operating Officers – Jody Carbone, Jewel McGowan, Loly Tor

Co-Chief Diversity Officers – Lora Fong, Sheea Sybblis, …

NJWLA Member Promotion

Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member & Co-Director of NJWLA’s In House Committee, Elyse Wolff, as she is promoted to Associate Counsel, Cell & Gene Therapy at Catalent Pharma Solutions! Well deserved Elyse!…