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A Thank You to Justice Hoens from the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Issue Date:  October 29, 2013

Trenton, NJ – The members of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) extend their heartfelt gratitude to Justice Helen E. Hoens for her remarkable service and dedication to the law, to the State of New Jersey and to our legal community.

Justice Hoens’ distinguished judicial career began in 1994 with her appointment to the New Jersey Superior Court. She was elevated to the Appellate …

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Professional & Ethical Implications of Gender Bias in the Practice of Law

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Statewide Professionalism Day

Historic Courthouse 470 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Courtroom 200, Newark, NJ

NJWLA & ECBF are pleased to co-sponsor:

Professional & Ethical Implications of Gender Bias in the Practice of Law

Distinguished Panel:

Hon. Patricia K. Costello

A.J.S.C., Essex Vicinage

Hon. Paula Dow, J.S.C., Burlington Vicinage

Hon. Thomas M. Moore, J.S.C., Essex Vicinage

Christine A. Amalfe, Esq., Gibbons, PC

Suzanne

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Women Rule!

Friday, November 15th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Presented by NJWLA and Seton Hall Law School’s Women’s Law Forum

Please join us for what promises to be an incredible, informative and inspiring program aimed at encouraging women to “be all they can be” and aspire to leadership roles both in and out of the legal industry. The program will include a panel of successful and inspiring women leaders from different …

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NJWLA 2014 Grant Announcement

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release 2014 GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT Issue Date:  October 4, 2013

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 1,000 members. NJWLA advocates for the appointment of female judicial candidates and screens and endorses female judicial candidates. NJWLA holds numerous

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Annual Judicial Reception presented by the ECBA

Save the Date!

September 23, 2013

Annual Judicial Reception presented by the ECBA

co-sponsored by NJWLA at the Metropolitan Room at the Newark Club 5:30-8:30 pm for more details contact wsdeer@essexbar.com or Register Here

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A How To Discussion For A Successful and Meaningful Career: Tips for The First 7 Years of Practice

Monday, October 21st 6 – 8:30 pm

Presented by the Young Lawyers Division

We will identify milestones young lawyers should seek to achieve during the first 7 years of practice and offer some practical tips for achieving those milestones

Generously Hosted by: Lowenstein Sandler Roseland, NJ

REGISTER HERE!!

Admission is Free!

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Are we there yet?

Save the Date!

September 26, 2013 9 am-1 pm at the Law Center New Brunswick, NJ

2013 Women’s Bench/Bar Conference

Are we there yet?

Examining the role of women in the legal profession – today, tomorrow and beyond.

Presented by Women in the Profession Section of the NJSBA, co-sponsored by NJWLA For more details and registration, visit www.njsba.com

or Click Here

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Meet & Greet

The LGBT Rights Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association Invites you to its

Meet & Greet

Thursday, October 17th, 2013 6-8pm David Todd’s City Tavern 150 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960

Join us for an enjoyable evening of cocktails and conversation with colleagues and new friends.…

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A Celebration of Lawyers in the Arts VI

Save the Date!

September 21st & October 2nd

New Jersey Law Journal along with NJCCA presents:

A Celebration of Lawyers in the Arts VI

featuring NJWLA’s very own Board Member, Jodi L. Rosenberg in

Face the Music

for details, contact rsteinbaum@alm.com

or

Buy Tickets

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Social Media Marketing: Making it a Treat, Not a Trick

Wednesday, October 23rd 8:30-10:00 am

Attorney Round Table for Small Firms and Solo Practitioners –

Social Media Marketing: Making it a Treat, Not a Trick

Presented by the Solo/Small Firm Committee

Join us for a networking breakfast, and round table conversation exploring the area of social media marketing for solo and small firms.

Join us at the Park Avenue Club Florham Park, NJ

REGISTER HERE!!

$25. Registration Fee

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New Court Filing Requirement – Attorney ID Numbers

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New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Issues Statement on Governor Christie’s Announcement That He Will Not Renominate New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Helen Hoens

Governor Christie’s announcement that he will not reappoint Supreme Court Justice Helen E. Hoens to the New Jersey Supreme Court, despite acknowledging her outstanding service and exceptional qualifications, is a blow to the integrity of our judicial system and a true loss to the citizens of New Jersey.

Justice Hoens has faithfully served the people of this State for almost twenty years, first as a judge of the Superior Court …

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Minorities and Women Showing Little Gains at Large N.J. Firms

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ART SHOW Fall 2013

Calling all creative legal professionals to send in their art work. The NJ State Bar Foundation will host its second annual Art Show at the NJ Law Center in New Brunswick beginning on September 18th. Our judges will select one work from each artist and will also choose best in show in various categories. The deadline is Friday, July 19th. For more information, click here or email Cynthia A. Pellegrino …

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  • Engage in statewide efforts to support and promote our members.
  • Endorse qualified female attorneys for appointments to the state and federal judiciary.
  • Foster leadership among our membership
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