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Richard P. Cushing, a senior partner with Gebhardt & Kiefer Law Offices in Clinton Township, was elected president of the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys (NJILGA). His two-year term began on Jan. 1, 2021. Cushing has served as first vice president of NJILGA and has been involved with the organization for many years. The organization, an affiliate of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, was established in 1951 to promote education and professionalism among local government attorneys, and to assist members of the legal profession to better serve local governments in New Jersey. Cushing has been practicing municipal and trial law for 48 years, representing municipalities, school boards and counties, and regularly represents public entities and others in state and federal courts, and before administrative agencies. He is a past president of the Hunterdon County Bar Association and received its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also a past recipient of the Hunterdon County Professional Lawyer of the Year award from the Commission on Professionalism, among other honors. He is a former adjunct professor at Seton Hall University School of Law and a former municipal court judge.

Schenck Price Supports Interfaith Food Pantry

Schenck Price Smith & King’s Social Action Committee conducted a food drive for the Interfaith Food Pantry during October 2020, the firm announced. Attorneys and staff at the Florham Park-based firm were asked to donate a variety of food items to help the growing number of New Jersey residents who are food insecure. The donations helped the Interfaith Food Pantry prepare for its annual holiday program. Even with most of the firm’s employees working remotely, Schenck Price filled more than 12 bankers boxes with food items, the firm said. The Interfaith Food Pantry’s mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of Morris County residents in need by providing access to food, nutrition education and related resources; provide hands-on opportunities for neighbors to help neighbors; and to educate the public about the issues of hunger in the area.