New partner Jessica Swenson chairs the group at the Roseland firm.

The selections were based on legal professionals whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities is outstanding.

The landscape of New Jersey changed on April 21 with the first legal adult-use sales of cannabis, which is now available for purchase by anyone 21 and over. To navigate these new waters, employers need to know what rules they can legally impose on their employees with regard to cannabis usage.

In an emailed statement to NJBIZ, the Newark law firm's executive committee confirmed that it "recently became aware of a network security incident that temporarily impacted the availability of our computer systems. Upon discovering the incident, we took proactive measures to contain the incident and initiated an investigation."

“I am humbled and proud to accept this honor and historic role as the first Black attorney to serve as president of the BCBA. Me being president today is an opportunity for long term change. As we head into this post-pandemic year with renewed vigor for public activity, I will continue the path charted by the esteemed past leadership and focus on promoting the interests of the BCBA membership," Jason Foy said.

The move follows the addition of new managing partner Chen Li.

The new program from the primary and behavioral health services provider will deliver cost-effective and timely assistance to North Jersey legal counsel, courts, and probation and corrections departments.

Georgette Castner is now the youngest woman to serve as a federal judge in the 232-history of the U.S. District Court for New Jersey.

Kerry Jean Moore most recently served in a similar position at Greenberg Traurig LLP.

Peter Harvey, now partner with New York-based Patterson Belknap, will join five other members to review the league’s policies and practices.

Since Shaun Blick started the firm in 2019 as a one-man shop in a one-room office, its staff has increased nine times.

Ten years ago, the Roseland law firm looked like the typical firm, comprised of mostly middle-aged white men and a handful of women attorneys. Today, the 45-year-old firm is comprised of one-third attorneys of color and one-third women.