NEXT
Sign in to follow

New Jersey Law Journal

Meet the Attorney of the Year Finalists: Passion, Public Interest Advocacy and the 'Ability to Motivate'

We'll be announcing the winner at the New Jersey Legal Awards on Wednesday.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Ian Marx Balances Commercial Litigation Success With the 'Privilege' of Public Interest Work

"When I grew up as a New Jersey lawyer, you'd look around at who the best litigators were. ... [They] had a commitment to the public interest, to social justice, and that was always influential in forming my identity," Marx said.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Natalya Johnson Proved Herself a 'Visionary' and 'Change Agent' as GSBA President

"When you can articulate a mission, people will understand and see a vision. It's a really powerful mechanism for drawing people along to join you in the journey. And it's always better together," Johnson said.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Passionate About Lawyers': Jeralyn Lawrence Has a Banner Year as NJSBA President

"She had the idea to put together a task force...which was an amazing confluence of advanced planning," said Diana Manning, managing principal of Bressler, Amery & Ross. "I think it shows the support she has in the legal community. The number of people who agreed to participate in the task force, to provide ideas for the task force, and then to get it across the finish line is nothing short of astounding. I think the name really said it all—Putting Lawyers First."
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Share Your Knowledge': The Law Journal's Mentors Offer Their Best Advice

Our Mentors honorees are always particularly kind in sharing their insights with us. That should come as no surprise, but we appreciate it nevertheless.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Dealmaker of the Year: Here Are Our Finalists

Read their Q&As here. The winner will be announced Sept. 13 at the New Jersey Legal Awards.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lifetime Achievement: Fredric Knapp on 'the Ability To Save Lives' and 'Professionalism'

"I have actually had three careers. My first was as an advocate in private practice, representing parties in labor and employment matters. The second was in law enforcement as a prosecutor. The third is my current role as a neutral arbitrator, mediator and hearing officer."
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lifetime Achievement: Skippy Weinstein on Finding 'Work That Fits your Passion and Interests'

"Attorneys on opposing sides always maintained a cordial social relationship outside of the courtroom. Today, the economic need for survival is primary and cordiality becomes secondary."
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Who Will Be Named General Litigation Department of the Year? Meet the Finalists, and Specialty Litigation Honorees, Here

Read each Q&A here.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Seeking Nominations: Diverse Attorneys of the Year

Tell us about attorneys making an impact at a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, public interest organization or elsewhere. Nominations are due soon; don't wait.
2 minute read

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Leveraging Technology to Improve Employee Engagement and Client Satisfaction

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • How to Choose Your Legal Operations Software: Key Considerations and Expert Tips

    Brought to you by DiliTrust

    Download Now

  • Yearly Roundup: Strategic Insights for Law Firm Decision Making

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • Lex Machina Contracts: Commercial Litigation Report 2024

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now