Young Lawyers Advisory Board

February 19, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Experience, practicality and diversity are just a few of the qualities the Young Lawyers expect from the federal bench.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

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January 22, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

The old year is over, but we are still not back to normal. Take time now to reflect on how to improve 2021 without being brought down by the troubles from 2020.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

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December 28, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

OP-ED: Was there anything positive for young attorneys?

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

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November 23, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

In New Jersey, your publicly available statements are fair game for an employer to consider when making decisions impacting the terms and conditions of your employment. In short, in some circumstances in New Jersey, and elsewhere, you can be fired for your speech.

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October 26, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

The current social movement in our country that requires us to confront and bring an end to race-based discrimination has amplified the urgency of this question. Posing it demands that we consider how to make changes in our own behavior and thought processes.

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September 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

As young lawyers, we like what we are seeing in Justice Pierre-Louis. As the number of judicial vacancies across the state continues to grow, we would like to see more appointees like her.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

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August 31, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

The issue of COVID-19 and the 2020 bar exam should be the beginning of a broader discussion of enhancing legal education, increasing accountability, and providing an educational environment for aspiring lawyers that is worth their time and investment.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

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July 17, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

OP-ED: This guide will provide some ideas for how you can zoom out to see the bigger picture by stepping back, while staying in.

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June 22, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Having the discipline to maintain traditional social and professional norms in a virtual environment will be key to your success.

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May 22, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

To welcome you to the profession, we would like to share some advice with you. Most of the members of our board graduated from law school during or just before the Great Recession. Although our current crisis is on a much larger scale, we feel your pain.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

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