New Jersey State Bar Association

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Ms. Mary T. Vidas acknowledged as a Lifetime Achiever Family Law 2023 for her contributions to the field of Law

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ms. Mary T. Vidas is acknowledged as a Lifetime Achiever Family Law 2023 for her contributions to the field of Law.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ms. Mary T. Vidas is acknowledged as a Lifetime Achiever Family Law 2023 for her contributions to the field of Law.
  • Ms. Mary T. Vidas pursued higher education at Georgetown University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • While at Georgetown, she developed an interest in the field of Law, prompting her to return home to attend Law school at Temple University.
  • With more than 36 years in the field, Ms. Vidas has represented clients in domestic relations and family law as well as specializing in matrimonial and family law.

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. Enhances Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Brian F. Doran as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Mr. Doran has a distinguished background in the financial services industry that includes relevant legal and corporate governance roles at top institutions.

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  • Mr. Doran has a distinguished background in the financial services industry that includes relevant legal and corporate governance roles at top institutions.
  • In his new role at Republic, Mr. Doran will lead legal and corporate governance initiatives while providing operational and strategic support to the organization.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Brian as we continue to bolster our senior leadership team.
  • Prior to joining Republic, Mr. Doran was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary as well as and Chief Administrative Officer at Investors Bancorp, Inc., where he helped achieve sustainable growth while remediating regulatory and compliance issues.

Cynthia J. Lambo, Esq. Joins Lawrence Law

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Monday, January 9, 2023

WATCHUNG, N.J., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey divorce and family law firm Lawrence Law, with offices in Somerset and Monmouth Counties, welcomed well-respected attorney, Cynthia J. Lambo, to the firm.

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  • WATCHUNG, N.J., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey divorce and family law firm Lawrence Law, with offices in Somerset and Monmouth Counties, welcomed well-respected attorney, Cynthia J. Lambo, to the firm.
  • We are thrilled to have Cindy join our Lawrence Law team."
  • Client focused, Cynthia relies on her compassion, extensive knowledge of the law and "plain language approach" to advocate and guide her clients through the complexities that all family matters entail.
  • Founded by Jeralyn Lawrence, Lawrence Law focuses on representing individuals in divorce and family law cases.

Schwartz Family Law Merges with Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C.

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Szaferman Lakind is pleased to welcome the attorneys Brian M. Schwartz and Jayde A. Divito to the firm. The attorneys will both join the firm's family law department and will operate out of their Summit, New Jersey location.

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  • The attorneys will both join the firm's family law department and will operate out of their Summit, New Jersey location.
  • He is a former Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section and has been a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association since 2002.
  • In 2017, Mr. Schwartz received the Saul Tischler Award from the New Jersey State Bar Association presented for Lifetime Achievement in the advancement of Family Law.
  • "Brian and Jayde are prominent members of the New Jersey legal community and will bring additional depth to our family law department.

Two New Associate Attorneys Join Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Oct. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Szaferman Lakind is excited to welcome two associate attorneys to the firm. Alexandrea Jacinto joins the firm as part of the Personal Injury Department while Stephanie-Rose Orlando will be a member of the firm's Business and Litigation departments.

Key Points: 
  • LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Oct. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Szaferman Lakind is excited to welcome two associate attorneys to the firm.
  • Founded in 1977, Szaferman Lakind is a full-service, Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent law firm that was listed among U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms from 2014 through 2022.
  • To contact Szaferman Lakind please call 609.275.0400 or visit http://www.szaferman.com .
  • *Szaferman Lakind was selected to U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.

Greenberg Traurig's Galit Kierkut to Moderate NJICLE Diversity Program

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Galit Kierkut, a shareholder in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will moderate a diversity program for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association Sept. 21.

Key Points: 
  • Galit Kierkut, a shareholder in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will moderate a diversity program for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association Sept. 21.
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Galit Kierkut , a shareholder in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , will moderate a diversity program for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association Sept. 21.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Attorney Catherine Reeves Selected for National Leadership Program

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Monday, August 8, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metzger Wickersham is pleased to announce Attorney Catherine "Cat" N. Reeves has been selected to join the 2022-2023 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Leadership Advancement Program (LAP) .

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metzger Wickersham is pleased to announce Attorney Catherine "Cat" N. Reeves has been selected to join the 2022-2023 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Leadership Advancement Program (LAP) .
  • This year-long program helps develop mid-career Asian Pacific American attorneys' skills, while also offering opportunities such as developing peer relationships and networking.
  • Reeves is a dedicated and detail-oriented attorney who believes in taking a hands-on approach.
  • Everyone at Metzger Wickersham wishes Cat continued success as she flourishes in a leadership role with the NAPABA Leadership Advancement Program.

Todd D. Wachtel Elected to NJSBA Workers' Compensation Executive Committee

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

RARITAN, N.J., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 20, 2022, Todd Wachtel of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. was installed as a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Section Executive Committee at the NJSBA's Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City.

Key Points: 
  • Todd D. Wachtel, a New Jersey workers' compensation attorney and Partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., was recently installed as a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Executive Committee.
  • RARITAN, N.J., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 20, 2022, Todd Wachtel of Levinson Axelrod, P.A.
  • was installed as a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Section Executive Committee at the NJSBA's Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City.
  • Wachtel's election to the Executive Committee is a testament to his extensive experience in workers' compensation law and to the reputation he's cultivated among his colleagues.

GrowPath Founder Featured in NJSBF Article on Historic $1.25B Black Farmers Case

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowPath Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Eric Sanchez was recently featured in an article by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation about the historic 2010 Pigford II case, also known as the Black Farmers case.

Key Points: 
  • The New Jersey State Bar quoted GrowPath Founder Eric Sanchez, who was directly involved in the Pigford II case.
  • DURHAM, N.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowPath Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Eric Sanchez was recently featured in an article by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation about the historic 2010 Pigford II case, also known as the Black Farmers case.
  • The article, " Double Burden on Black Farmers in America ," discusses the unfair treatment of Black farmers throughout the United States and the legal cases that were brought to rectify some of these wrongs.
  • "The New Jersey State Bar reached out to Eric because he was a pivotal figure in that historic case," said Neal Goffman , GrowPath Chief Executive Officer.

Morris, Manning & Martin Continues Explosive Growth with Another Key Real Estate Hire

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

With more than 40% of the new additions joining the real estate group, the firm continues to grow one of its marquee practice areas.

Key Points: 
  • With more than 40% of the new additions joining the real estate group, the firm continues to grow one of its marquee practice areas.
  • MMMs commercial real estate development and finance practice is one of the firms key original practices and has added more than 20 new attorneys this year alone.
  • For almost four decades, MMM lawyers have represented developers and investors in every aspect of commercial real estate.
  • MMM enjoys national prominence for its real estate, corporate, litigation, technology, healthcare, intellectual property, capital markets, environmental, international trade, and insurance practices.