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2023 NJWLA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED ON: December 5, 2022

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 in…

NJWLA’s 2022 WILL Platinum Gala

NJWLA’S 14TH ANNUAL WILL PLATINUM GALA!

NJWLA Celebrates 14th Annual WILL Platinum Gala: Members of the Bench and Bar Gather to Honor Women Leaders in the Law in New Jersey

CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) held its 14th Annual Women’s Initiative and Leaders in the Law (WILL) Platinum Gala on March 29, 2022 at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ with more than …


Congratulations to the 2021 Law Power 50!

NJWLA congratulates its members, supporters, prior board members, Gala Honorees and all who were named by NJBIZ to the 2021 Law Power 50!  

NJWLA is especially honored to have our President Elect, Diana Manning and Board Member, Kathleen Barnett Einhorn named to the prestigious list! 


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 — …


NJWLA 2020 Grant Announcement

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release

2020 NJWLA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED ON: November 27, 2019

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: The support and promotion of women to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community and corporate positions or …


Watch for NJWLA’s 2020 Grants Application in October!

NJWLA will be accepting Grant Applications from nonprofit, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations for programs specific to the mission and purpose of NJWLA, i.e., programs that research, develop, and/or implement solutions strategies and initiatives to: 1) support and promote women lawyers to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community and corporate positions and the judiciary; 2) engage in statewide and/or nationwide efforts designed to retain women in the legal profession, including …


NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Host Another Fabulous Wine Tasting!

On Monday, July 29, 2019, the NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) organized a Wine Tasting event that was generously sponsored by Sobel Tinari Economics Group and graciously hosted by O’Toole Scrivo.  A Wine Associate from Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, provided a wine lesson affording the participants an opportunity  to taste three different wines from around the world.  These wines included a rosé, sauvignon blanc, and pinot noir.  The wines …


8th Annual FORE Ladies Only Golf Outing

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release

 The Eighth Annual NJWLA & ECBF “Fore Ladies Only” Golf Outing and Clinic was held on Monday, June 24th. With a clear and warm forecast, our participants were able to enjoy the picturesque Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston and all of its amenities. Golfers were able to choose between a full 18 hole course, a shortened 9 hole game, …


NJWLA Celebrates 12th Annual WILL Platinum Gala

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release

NJWLA Celebrates 12th Annual WILL Platinum Gala: Members of the Bench and Bar Gather at Annual Event to Honor Women Leaders in the Law in New Jersey

 

CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) held its 12th Annual Women’s Initiative and Leaders in the Law (WILL) Platinum Gala on March 26, 2019 at The Grove in Cedar …


NJWLA 2019 Grant Announcement

 

 

 

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release

2019 NJWLA GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT

ISSUED ON: DECEMBER 3, 2018

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) is currently accepting Grant Applications for programs that research, develop, and/or implement solutions, strategies and initiatives to:  1) support and promote women lawyers to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community and corporate positions and the judiciary; 2) engage in statewide and/or …


COLOR OF JUSTICE PROGRAM

NAWJ ANNOUNCES THE 2017-2018 NEW JERSEY CHAPTER “COLOR OF JUSTICE PROGRAM” FOR MINORITY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEGAL CAREERS TO BE HELD AT THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW IN NEWARK, NJ ON MARCH 3, 2018.

The National Association of Woman Judges (“NAWJ”) is pleased to announce that this year’s New Jersey Chapter “Color of Justice Program” will be held on March 3, 2018 at the Rutgers University School of Law …


NJWLA 2018 Grant Announcement

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release 2018 GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT Issue Date:  November 15, 2017

The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) was formed in 1981 to promote the retention and advancement of women in the legal profession.  NJWLA has grown from a handful of members to more than 1,500 members.  NJWLA holds numerous educational and networking events throughout the year for its members.  Each spring the WILL Platinum Gala …


Fall Cocktail Party Kicks off NJWLA’s Year!

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release

On October 3, 2017 NJWLA hosted its 2017 Fall Cocktail Party at the Stage House Tavern in Somerset. Approximately 50 women gathered to network, eat, drink and help “kick off” NJWLA’s year of programming. NJWLA’s President, Annmarie Simeone, welcomed the guests, encouraged both members and non-members to check the website at www.njwla.org often for upcoming events, news and updates posted on the Job …


NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Host a Fabulous Wine Tasting!

 

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release

Last Thursday, September 7th, 2017, NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Division hosted a rescheduled Wine Tasting event at the law offices of O’Toole Scrivo Fernandez Weiner Van Lieu, LLC.   All participants enjoyed tasting four unique wines from around the world, including a sparkling wine, sauvignon blanc, rose, and pinot noir.  Each wine was paired withdelicious food prepared by Gourmet Catering to enhance their …


6th Annual FORE Ladies Only Golf Outing

 

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release

 The  Sixth Annual NJWLA & ECBF “Fore Ladies Only” Golf Outing and Clinic was held on its rain date, July 24th,  despite another dreary weather forecast.   Just in time for tee-off, the rain stopped and offered a beautiful afternoon for about 50 women golfers to enjoy at the picturesque Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston. Golfers were able …


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