2025 NJWLA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED ON: November 1, 2024

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) is currently accepting Grant Applications for programs directed toward research, development and/or implementation of solutions, strategies, education and/or initiatives to address one or more of the following:

Supporting and promoting women to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community, and corporate positions, or the judiciary; Engaging in statewide and/or nationwide efforts to advance and retain women…

2024 Election Information & Volunteer Opportunities Courtesy of the League of Women Voters

NJWLA, a nonpartisan organization, encourages its members to take part in democracy in whatever way best resonates with them individually. With that in mind, in advance of the upcoming November 5, 2024 election, NJWLA will be sharing information from the League of Women Voters (“LWV,” a woman-led nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy) about opportunities to get involved if you wish. 

Election information:

New Jersey residents can register to…

2024 FORE Women Only Golf Outing & Clinic

On Monday, June 3rd, with perfect weather conditions, NJWLA and ECBF co-hosted our annual FORE Women Only Golf Outing & Clinic. More than 60 women joined to golf, learn to golf (with instruction from pros), improve their golf game, or just network with friends and colleagues at the picturesque and hospitable

Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston.

This year’s charitable partner is the

LPGA*USGA Greater Newark Girls …

Outdoor Networking a Great Success!

NJWLA’s Solo and Small Firm Committee hosted an awesome outdoor networking mixer in Morristown last week. Thanks to our generous sponsor, Erich Radlmann of Squadron and to

Lenzo & Reis for the picturesque accommodations.

The weather was a perfect backdrop for an opportunity to connect with colleagues and the home made treats were the perfect finishing touch!

Stay tuned for upcoming events.

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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 Slate of Officers & Directors 2024-2026

The following is the slate of NJWLA Officers for the July 2024-June 2025 term and Directors and Trustees-At-Large for the July 2024-June 2026 term. All Officer positions are a one (1) year term (2024-2025). All Committee Chairs/Directors positions and Trustees-At-Large positions are two (2) year terms (2024-2026). Full Attorney Members and Honorary Members in good standing are eligible to vote. All Candidates are endorsed by the Nominations Committee. You may …

NJWLA Celebrates 16TH Annual WILL Platinum Gala!

Where over 700 Members of New Jersey’s Legal Community Gathered to Honor 6 Extraordinary Leaders in the Law

CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) held its 16th Annual Women’s Initiative and Leaders in the Law (WILL) Platinum Gala on March 19, 2024 at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ with more than 700 people in attendance. The evening was an incredible celebration of the …

Call for Board of Director Nominations 2024-2026

We are in the process of preparing our slate of Officers for the 2024-2025 term and our slate of Directors and Trustees-At-Large for the 2024-2026 term and are seeking nominations. Kindly review the list of open positions below and email Colleen Skinner, cskinner@njwla.org, Sharmila Jaipersaud sharmila.jaipersaud@hmhn.org, Jemi Lucey jlucey@greenbaumlaw.com, and Dina Mastellone dina.mastellone@jacksonlewis.com, on or before April 12, 2024 if you would like to nominate yourself …

2024 NJWLA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED ON: December 28, 2023

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) is currently accepting Grant Applications for programs directed toward research, development and/or implementation of solutions, strategies, education and/or initiatives to address one or more of the following:

Supporting and promoting women to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community, and corporate positions, or the judiciary; Engaging in statewide and/or nationwide efforts to advance and retain women…

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 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 2023-2024 Officers Slate

The following is the slate of NJWLA Officers for the July 2023-June 2024 NJWLA term.  All Officer Positions are one (1) year terms (2023-2024), commencing July 1, 2023.   Full Attorney Members and Honorary Members in good standing are eligible to vote.  All Candidates are endorsed by the Nominations Committee.  You may vote on the slate in its entirety or on each position separately, if you prefer.  If you reply to …

NJWLA’s 15th WILL PLATINUM GALA

NJWLA Celebrates its 15th WILL Platinum Gala Where over 700 Members of the Bench and Bar Gathered to Honor New Jersey Leaders in the Law

CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) held its 15th Annual Women’s Initiative and Leaders in the Law (WILL) Platinum Gala on March 28, 2023 at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ with more than 700 people in attendance. The evening was …

Call For NJWLA Officer Nominations 2023-2024

Dear NJWLA Member,

We are in the process of preparing our slate of Officers for the 2023-2024 term and are seeking nominations.  

Kindly review the list of open positions below and email Colleen Skinner cskinner@njwla.org, Diana C. Manning DManning@bressler.com,

Linda G. Harvey LHarvey@greenbergdauber.com and Jemi G. Lucey jlucey@greenbaumlaw.com, on or before April 1, 2023 if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for one of …