Staff

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Public defenders meet people in their most vulnerable moments—when they are in crisis. We build trust, understand their needs, and guide them through complex systems. "

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Being a lawyer is a challenging job—no matter what type of practice you have, no one is coming to see you because they are having a good day, and doing the right thing often means telling someone something that is hard to hear. "

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Trust yourself. Believe in yourself. Understand that results are not always the measure of your value."

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"There will be late nights and long hours, but you also need to look back and feel like your career was a fulfilling piece of an even bigger life. You must find balance."

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Volunteering not only provides the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of others, but helping others will have a positive impact on you as well, and it will allow you to hone your professional skills in the process."

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"I think it is critical to truly care and believe in the impact you are looking to make. I honestly don’t think you can be impactful if you don’t love or care about what you are doing."

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Surround yourself with like-minded colleagues, both new and seasoned, who will help to sharpen your saw daily. Seek credentials to set yourself apart from your colleagues and participate in bar and other professional associations to expand your reach."

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"There are times when being an attorney isn’t glamorous: spending long hours doing document review, getting your billings completed on time, and late nights working on mundane tasks. However, you must find the silver lining in each of these routine tasks to have an impact."

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"I was raised to recognize the importance of giving back to the community and helping others in need. While I do this in various 'larger' ways, such as by serving on the board of directors of a local charitable organization, I also believe in making a difference through 'the little things' on a daily basis."

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Follow your passion. The key to a long and successful career in law is to pursue areas of law that truly interest you."

By ALM Staff

2 minute read