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 vote on the slate in its entirety or on each position separately, if you prefer by e-mailing here. If you reply with a “yes” or “no”, it will be deemed to be a vote on the slate in its entirety. Alternatively, you may reply with your vote on each position.

The voting deadline is midnight on May 24, 2024.

All positions will become effective July 1, 2024.

Voting Required:

Officers (1 year term):

President Elect – Jody Carbone

Vice President – Abigail J. Remore

Co-Chief Financial Officers – Melissa Bracuti, Jewel McGowan Watson, Kate Suell

Co-Chief Operating Officers – Silvia Fernandes, Michele Haas,

Wendy Klein, Marisa Kussoy

Co-Chief Diversity Officers – Jennifer Jones, Rippi Karda, Susan Kleiner

Co-Secretaries – Grace Byrd, Kimberly Doyle

Directors (2 year term):

Best Practices – Ashley Brinn, Becky Caruso, Rachel Dikovics, Sheila Raftery Wiggins

Diversity – Nicole Grzeskowiak, Lena Kim, Tamires Oliveira, Sharina Rodriguez

Endorsements – Jaimee Katz Sussner, Catherine Kelly, Linda Poluszny, Kristin Sostowski

Grants/Charitable Giving – Jennifer Borek, Victoria Cioppettini, Mary Costigan,

Erin Drew, Rachael Segal

In-House – Elena McDermott, Karen Stringer, Renada Williams

Judicial Outreach – Harriet Derman, Harriet Farber Klein, Jessica Brennan,

Clarissa Gomez, Rachel Mongiello, Michelle Sekowski, Jillian Stein

Marketing – Paula Brueckner, Jessica Carroll, Elizabeth (Betsey) Dietz, Chinsu Shajan

Public Policy – Crystal Cochren, Rachel Jacob, Laura Siclari

Solo/Small Firm – Diane Cardoso, Linda Mainenti Walsh, Marla Moss, Claudia Reis

Women’s Leadership – Robin Aversa, Cara Ann Fialkoff, Kelly Purcaro, Valerie Weiss

Young Lawyers – Julia Browning, Melanie Chernoff, Emily Fea, Brittany Manna,

Jeanelly Nunez, Danielle Schweizer, Kristin Spallanzani

Trustees-At-Large (2 year term):

Angela Iuso, Nancy Lottinville, Tanya Mascarich, Sharon Small, Penny Venetis

No Voting Required:

NJWLA announces the following Executive Board members who will serve in the 2024-2025 term. 

These positions do not require a vote.

President – Renée A. Rubino

Co-General Counsel – Heather Boshak, Megan Monson, Sheea Sybblis

Immediate Past President – Sharmila Jaipersaud

Nominations Co-Directors – Diana Manning, Dina Mastellone

NJWLA announces the appointment of Alexandra (Ali) Loprete as Gala Director for the 2024-2026 term. Natalie Richer is presently serving as Gala Director for the 2023-2025 term.

NJWLA announces the appointment of Valerie Weiss as Gala Video Co-Chair for the 2024-2026 term. Victoria Cioppettini is presently serving as Gala Video Co-Chair for the 2023-2025 term.

NJWLA also announces the appointment of Maria Fruci, Beth Haiet Meyer and Cassandra Neugold as Amicus Committee Co-Chairs.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Nominations Committee,

Jemi Lucey, Dina Mastellone, Nominations Directors

Sharmila Jaipersaud, President

Renée A. Rubino, President Elect