On September 21, 2020 Alexandra Loprete, Esq. a representative of NJWLA, attended the New Jersey Reentry Corporation – Women’s Reentry Commission, held in Trenton, and spearheaded by former Gov. McGreevey.

NJWLA Board Member and Young Lawyers Division Co-Director, Alexandra Loprete, Esq. attended and witnessed impactful testimony from several formerly incarcerated women and leaders across our state tackling the issues of female recidivism and reentry.  Formerly incarcerated females face seemingly insurmountable obstacles as they attempt to re-enter society and obtain health care, gain employment, secure housing, receive mental health care, and retain custody of their children. This bi-partisan issue affects …

NJWLA Congratulates Board Member and Diversity Committee Co-Director, Lora Fong

We congratulate #NJWLACo-Director of Diversity,  Lora Fong, Assistant NJ Attorney General & Chief Diversity Officer for @NewJerseyOAG, on her well-deserved recognition in the area of diversity in the state of #NewJersey!  Lora will receive the Mel Narol Award at the NJSBA Diversity Summit on October 9th.  NJWLA joins with NJSBA and all who know Lora in congratulating her for this recognition of her tireless work!  Read the full article here.…

NJWLA Members Jennifer Borek and Randi W. Kochman Giving Back – Partners for Women and Justice

As October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, the service of NJWLA Board Member, Jennifer Borek, and NJWLA Past President, Randi W. Kochman, as trustees for Partners for Women and Justice is ever more poignant.  Partners is a non-profit organization that provides free legal help to low-income victims of domestic violence.  Jenn has been involved with Partners since 2014.  Randi first met Jane Hanson, the …

NJWLA Board Member, Natalie Richer, has been recognized and honored with a NJ Law Journal Unsung Heroes honor.

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NJWLA Board Member, Jennifer Borek, was recognized by NJBIZ as 2020 Best 50 Women in Business at their virtual awards ceremony.

Congratulations to NJWLA Executive Board Member, Abigail J. Remore, for being named to The 2020 NJBIZ 40 Under 40 List !!

Each year, NJBIZ recognizes the best and brightest of the Garden State’s next generation of business leaders with its 40 Under 40 Awards. Congratulations Abby! …

Congratulations to NJWLA Executive Board Members, Kathleen Barnett Einhorn and Brett Harris and NJWLA Past President and WILL Award Recipient, Randi W. Kochman on their selection to the list of 2019 Top 25 Leading Women Intrapeneurs by Leading Women Entrepreneurs! The Top 25 women leaders are known for their strong business acument and ability to both influence and inspire within their respective industries.

Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member, Kristin Sostowski, as she begins her term as President of the National Association of Women Lawyers!

Kristin was inducted as President of NAWL at the organization’s Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, held on July 18, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt New York.  In addition to her work with NAWL, Kristin has been a Trustee of the NJWLA since 2008.  …

NJWLA is honored to announce that its former Executive Board Member, Stacey D. Adams, was confirmed by the state Senate on May 30th and was sworn in on July 25th as a new Superior Court Judge!

Congratulations to our NJWLA sister who has graciously served NJWLA for the past several years in various roles including Director of Women’s Leadership, Gala Co-Chair and Co-Secretary. …

NJWLA Board Members were proud to support THREE of its own board members as they were recognized by The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. Each of the women received Professional Lawyer of the Year awards at the Professionalism Luncheon on October 11th. Linda Harvey, NJWLA’s President Elect was given the award on behalf of NJWLA; Sharmila Jaipersaud, NJWLA’s Co Chief Diversity Officer was granted the award on behalf of SABA; and Carmen M. Garcia, NJWLA’s Endorsements Co-Director was presented the award on behalf of HBA. Congratulations to our NJWLA Sisters!

Congratulations to NJWLA Board Member, Kristin Sostowski, as she takes on the role of President-Elect of the National Association of Women Lawyers!

Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Anne Patterson, NJWLA friend and supporter. The New Jersey Senate approved Justice Patterson for tenure, entitling her to serve as many as 11 more years on the court if she wishes.

NJWLA congratulates President Elect, Michelle Schaap, and Board Members,Donna Jennings, Diana Manning and former Board Member, Ellen Torregrossa-O’Connor for receiving Professionalism Awards at the 2017 Professionalism Luncheon!

NJWLA is honored to announce that its former Board Member, Ellen Torregrossa-O’Connor was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as a new Superior Court Judge. Congratulations!

NJWLA’s President Elect, Michelle Schaap, will receive the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award at the November 9th NJ Commission on Professionalism in the Law Luncheon Congratulations Michelle!