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A Heartfelt Congratulations to Judge Madeline Cox Arleo from The New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

The members of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) extend their sincere congratulations to Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on her being confirmed as a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.

Judge Arleo’s distinguished judicial career began in 1989 when she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marie Garibaldi of the New Jersey Supreme Court. She then worked as an associate and partner at …

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Tax & Estate Planning/Administration Associate – New Jersey or New York Offices

Major law Firm seeks a Tax & Estate Planning/Administration Associate to join our New Jersey or New York Offices with 3-8 years experience in sophisticated estate and closely held business planning, with knowledge of estate administration. NJ and NY bar admissions and LLM required. Strong academic credentials, excellent oral and written communication skills required. We offer an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits program. Please e-mail resume, with salary requirements, …

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Tales From The Bench – The First of A Luncheon Series

Join the Judicial Outreach Committee as they host:

Tales From The Bench – The First of A Luncheon Series

12-2 pm

at Fox Rothschild, Princeton NJ

An informal luncheon with guest of honor, Justice Virginia Long, where attendees will have an opportunity to hear Justice Long’s career insights, anecdotes and advice in an informal setting with plenty of opportunity for conversation.

The informal nature and limited attendance of this …

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Thank you to Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. for hosting and sponsoring “Building The Confident Lawyer”!

Thank you to Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. for hosting and sponsoring “Building The Confident Lawyer”!

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DIANA MANNING, NJWLA BOARD MEMBER, INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT OF THE TRIAL ATTORNEYS OF NEW JERSEY

On October 9, 2014, Diana C. Manning was installed as President of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey at the 47th Annual Trial Bar Awards Reception.…

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Thank you to Veritext and to the law firm of Jackson Lewis for their generous sponsorship of An Evening With Helen Wan – The Partner Track

Thank you to Veritext, the law firm of Jackson Lewis, APALA-NJ and HBA-NJ for their generous sponsorship of An Evening With Helen Wan – The Partner Track

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Thank you to The Law Office of Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, P.C. for sponsoring our Solo Small Firm Roundtable – Harvesting Helpful Branding Techniques

Thank you to The Law Office of Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, P.C. for sponsoring our Solo Small Firm Roundtable – Harvesting Helpful Branding Techniques

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NJWLA thanks Lowenstein Sandler LLP for its continued support in the sponsoring of Lean In Part II

NJWLA thanks Lowenstein Sandler LLP for its continued support in the sponsoring of Lean In Part II

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Thank you to Bederson LLP and the law firm of Adams, Gutierrez and Lattiboudere, LLC for sponsoring NJWLA’s Fall Kick Off Cocktail Party!

Thank you to Bederson LLP and the law firm of Adams, Gutierrez and Lattiboudere, LLC for sponsoring NJWLA’s Fall Kick Off Cocktail Party!

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Recognition for NJWLA Members Kristin D. Sostowski and Barbara Weisman

NJBIZ has selected NJWLA Board Member, Kristin D. Sostowski, as one of its “Forty Under 40.” Kristin is a Director in the Gibbons P.C. Employment & Labor Law Department. Congratulations, Kristin!

Member, Barbara Weisman has been accepted to the NJ Federal District Court Panel of Mediators and has been recertified as an Agricultural Mediator for the New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee.…

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Fall 2014 Newsletter

In This IssueMember News

Members Spotlight

NJWLA Scholarship Application

NJWLA Grant Applications

Feature Article: Lean In II

Installation Dinner

NJWLA & ECBF Golf Outing

Fall Kick Off Cocktail Party

Upcoming Events

Message From the President

Member News

President-Elect, Jessica Stein Allen, received the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award at this year’s New Jersey Commission on Professionalism In The Law Awards Luncheon.

Board Member, Christine V. Bator, …

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NJWLA 2015 Grant Announcement

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release 2015 GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT Issue Date:  November 2, 2014

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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  • 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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