Genova Burns Partner On Leading NJ Women Atty Group

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association recently tapped a Genova Burns LLC partner who has a passion for advancing women in the legal industry to serve as its new president.

Dina M. Mastellone was sworn in as president of the NJWLA on July 8. She is planning on taking her 18 years of experience at Genova Burns — where she chairs the human resources counseling and compliance practice group — …

2021 New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Board Installation Dinner

North Brunswick, NJ – NJWLA board members gathered in person at B2Bistro for the 2021 New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Board Installation Dinner.

Immediate Past President Jemi G. Lucey offered the opening remarks, The Honorable Jessica S. Allen, U.S.M.J. administered the oath of office to incoming NJWLA President, Dina M. Mastellone, and the entire board.  NJWLA was honored to have The Honorable Lois H. Goodman, U.S.M.J. attend the dinner to …

NJWLA 2021-2022 Officers Slate

The following is the slate of NJWLA Officers for the July 2021-June 2022 NJWLA term.  All Officer  Positions are one (1) year terms (2021-2022), commencing July 1, 2021.   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 …

Congratulations to NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning, as She Becomes the First Female Firm Managing Principal of Bressler, Amery & Ross P.C.!

“This is an exciting time at Bressler. I am honored to be selected as the next managing principal leading, serving and supporting a client-focused and talented group of attorneys and legal professionals,” said Manning.

Diana is NJWLA’s Vice President, a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey …

NJWLA members inclusion in NJBIZ 2021 List of Leaders in Law!

Congratulations to 

NJWLA Board Member and Past President, Galit Kierkut, NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning,NJWLA Endorsements Director, Lillian PlataNominations Director and Past President, Michelle Schaap,  and all of the NJWLA members and supporters for their inclusion in NJBIZ 2021 List of Leaders in Law!  

See the full list here. …

Congratulations to EWNJ Board Member, Sheea Sybblis, for being chosen as a trailblazer honoree at “Roads to Success: Blazing Trails for Future Black Lawyers,” by Fordham’s Black Law Students Association.

Fordham BLSA Trailblazer Honoree: Sheea Sybblis…

THE NJWLA CONGRATULATES THE HONORABLE JESSICA S. ALLEN ON HER APPOINTMENT AS A U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY

The members of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) extend their heartfelt congratulations to NJWLA’s Past-President the Honorable Jessica S. Allen on her swearing in as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey on February 17, 2021.

Judge Allen has had a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors. Immediately before joining the bench, Judge Allen was a partner at the Killian Firm, …

Congratulations to NJWLA Member, Michellene Davis, Esq. as she is honored by the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey to receive the Mary Philbrook Award!

We applaud our former board member and dear friend!…

NJWLA Congratulates Dina Mastellone and Honorable Harriet F. Klein for being recognized by The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law!

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association is proud to congratulate two members of its own board as they are recognized by The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law!

NJWLA’s President Elect, Dina Mastellone, Partner at Genova Burns LLC was selected as the 2020 Professional Lawyer of the Year by New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

while NJWLA Board Member, Honorable Harriet F. Klein, …

NJWLA is proud to congratulate current President, Jemi Goulian Lucey and NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning for their inclusion in New Jersey Law Journal’s Top Women in Law 2020 list!

NJWLA is proud to congratulate current President, Jemi Goulian Lucey and NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning for their inclusion in New Jersey Law Journal’s Top Women in Law 2020 list!  NJWLA offers congratulations to prior WILL Platinum Gala Honoree, Professor Paula Franzese, and the other incredible women attorneys for their inclusion on this prestigious list as well!

NJWLA Members lead an initiative within their firm to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night event which is focused on finding a cure for blood cancers

NJWLA board member Megan Monson and former NJWLA President Lynda Bennett, lead an initiative within their firm to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night event which is focused on finding a cure for blood cancers.  Lynda and Megan leveraged Lowenstein Sandler’s Women’s Initiative Network and Women’s Enrichment Initiative to create Team Lowenstein Sandler which has raised nearly $55,000 – desperately needed funds that …

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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