NJ law firms compete in Battle of the Barristers

Kimberly Redmond//June 15, 2026//

The 2021 Battle of the Barristers, an annual event that gathers law firms and departments from across New Jersey for a day of spirited competition. - PROVIDED BY LOWENSTEIN SANDLER

Kimberly Redmond//June 15, 2026//

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Attorneys from some of the top law firms and corporate legal departments in New Jersey will step up to the plate for a good cause this month.

The annual Battle of the Barristers is scheduled for June 18 in Brookdale Park in Bloomfield. This year’s tournament will bring together teams from:

Lowenstein Sandler LLP Roseland
Brach Eichler LLC Roseland
Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Brody & Agnello PC Roseland
Connell Foley Roseland
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (CSG Law) Roseland
FBT Gibbons LLP Newark
Fox Rothschild LLP Morristown
McCarter & English LLP Newark
One Boland Drive West Orange
O’Toole Scrivo LLC Cedar Grove
Prudential Financial Newark

Now in its 33rd year, the one-day softball tournament brings together teams from law firms and corporations to raise funds that help send inner-city children to summer camp at no cost through the Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund.

According to organizers, the initiative typically generates between $75,000 and $100,000 each year. All proceeds go directly toward providing children with free summer camping experiences.

Thanks to corporate sponsorships and donations from participating firms, Battle of the Barristers serves as the largest annual fundraiser for the Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund.

In addition to competing for the win, each team gets penalized for strikeouts, double plays, runs allowed and errors.

Get in on the game

Roseland-based Lowenstein Sandler will host this year’s tournament. It kicks off at 11:30 a.m. June 18 with division and semi-final games.

Genova Buns LLC hosted the 2024 Battle of the Barristers Aug. 7 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, after winning the championship in 2023. This year, Brach Eichler (pictured here) emerged as the winner, defeating McCarter & English and securing its place as host for the 2025 tournament. The annual event gathers law firms and departments from across New Jersey for a day of spirited competition. — Genova Buns LLC hosted the 2024 Battle of the Barristers Aug. 7 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield, after winning the championship in 2023. Brach Eichler, pictured here, emerged as the 2024 winner, defeating McCarter & English and securing its place as host for the 2025 tournament. – PHOTO BY WILLIAM HAUSER

A championship game will follow at 6 p.m.

In the event of rain, Battle of the Barristers will take place June 23, according to the firm.

Lowenstein Senior Counsel – and softball team leader – Karim Kaspar shared, “The tournament is not just about the numbers. It’s about the collective drive to create positive change in our communities.”

A 25-plus year participant in the fundraiser, Kaspar added, “At the end of the day, the real winners are the kids.”

Recent Battle of the Barrister champions include McCarter & English (2025), Brach Eichler (2024) and Genova Burns (2023). Lowenstein has taken home the title in 2014, 2010 and 1999.

To make a donation to the Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund, click here.