Thank You – 02232021

On Tuesday, February 23rd, NJWLA’s In House Committee hosted The New Normal: Working as Lawyers During the COVID Pandemic where we had an informative and honest discussion about the ‘New Normal’ we are all working through.  The panel was full of information and practical tips about setting boundaries, re-learning efficiency in your work day, working with our teams in a remote setting and staying sane and mentally sound during COVID.  …

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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…

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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, …

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Thank You – 02172017

On Wednesday, February 17th, the Diversity and Programming Committees of NJWLA hosted the first in a series of Conversations in Allyship and Diversity with a discussion of the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.   We were pleased for the opportunity to host and participate in an open, honest  conversation on several compelling issues which face us as individuals and communities each day. 

NJWLA anticipates sponsoring additional Allyship and Diversity Conversations …

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Woman of Substance Award

Sponsored by the Seton Hall Law School’s Office of Student Services and Women’s Law Forum

7:00 PM

WHEREVirtual. Registration required to receive virtual event link and access code. Access code will be sent out one day prior to the event.If not received, please check your SPAM folder.

DESCRIPTIONThe Seton Hall Law Women’s Law Forum is proud to host the annual Woman of Substance gala. This year’s event will …

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Paying More Than Just Lip Service: Actualizing Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

4:30 – 6:30 PM

Presented by Garden State Bar Association

Chief Diversity Officers and Diversity & Inclusion Leaders’ Summit & Roundtable.

Registration: https://gsbadiversitysummit.eventbrite.com

Click Here to view Event Flyer…

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Litigation Paralegal

Norris McLaughlin P.A. in Bridgewater NJ is looking for a paralegal to support attorneys and case teams on complex commercial and civil litigation matters. Must be fully proficient in drafting and processing all aspects of pleadings and electronic filing in state and federal court. Assist with e-discovery document reviews, responses to discovery, productions, depositions, and trial preparation. Knowledge of electronically stored information (ESI), document review and production, and programs such …

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NJMLA Black History Month Event

6-7:30 PM

Please join us as we discuss the history of Black Muslims in America from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement, and explore contemporary issues surrounding Black Muslim Lawyers and their communities.

Q & A after the panel discussion!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86007412689?pwd=TjlRMkV0Z3NBaDN6VVYzNVRpQVhIQT09Meeting ID: 860 0741 2689Passcode: 693312

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Thank You – 02052021

On Friday, February 5th, NJWLA’s Women’s Leadership Committee presented Lawyering Skills for Associate Success, a lunchtime CLE that focused on practical advice for associates.  

NJWLA thanks its awesome panelists, Victoria Cioppettini, Diana Manning and Michelle Schaap along with Megan Monson for moderating an information-packed and interesting CLE!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Mark your calendars for upcoming programs

March 15th

RBG Day: Carrying the Torch Forward

NJWLA’s RBG Birthday Celebration will focus on …

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Patent Agent/Attorney (Life Sciences)

Lowenstein Sandler’s Intellectual Property Section of the Life Sciences/Tech Group based in Roseland, NJ is seeking a highly qualified Patent Attorney or Agent.  Candidates should have at least two years of experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in the life science, chemical or material science fields as well as providing invalidity and non-infringement opinions.  Experience in electrical and computer technology is a plus. Registration to practice before the USPTO …

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Assistant Dean for Equity, Justice and Engagement

Click Here to view full job posting…

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Civil Rights Law Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:South Jersey Legal Services, Inc., seeks a qualified and experienced attorney to serve as Civil Rights Law Coordinator. Under the direction of the Executive Director and SJLS executive team, the Civil Rights Law Coordinator works with SJLS managers and staff: (1) in providing high quality legal service to SJLS clients, consistent with Legal Services Corporation federal funding restrictions, in various civil rights and anti-discrimination matters affecting poor people …

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CANNABIS IS LEGAL, NOW WHAT?

6:00-7:30 PM

LOCATION: Zoom

COST: Members-Free Non-Members-$25

CREDITS: 1.0 NJ CLE Credits

RSVP TO: Chinsu Shajan Esq. at CSHAJAN@STARK-STARK.COM

With medical cannabis legalized and adult-use cannabis soon to be legalized in New Jersey, there is a green rush of interest with all eyes on the Garden State. In order to understand how we got here, this panel will provide the overview of the medical cannabis program …

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Consumer Law Coordinator – Management

JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Executive Director and SJLS executive team, the Consumer Law Coordinator works with SJLS managers and staff in providing high quality legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of consumer law matters, including bankruptcies, foreclosures, predatory lending practices, mortgage servicing and loan modifications, fair credit reporting, truth in lending, consumer credit discrimination, consumer banking, consumer warranties, access to utility service, student loans, auto …

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