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Law
Feb 5, 2026

NJBIZ reveals 2026 Leaders in Law honorees

This awards program recognizes New Jersey attorneys, general counsels, rising stars and pro bono firms for legal excellence and community impact.

William Castner will serve as Rutgers University's executive vice president for legal affairs and general counsel.
Jul 1, 2025

Rutgers names Castner general counsel

Bringing deep public and private sector experience to the role, William Castner has previously served as chief counsel to former Gov. Jon Corzine and senior advisor on firearms to Gov. Phil Murphy.

Court Plaza South, Hackensack. - PROVIDED BY ALFRED SANZARI ENTERPRISES
Apr 23, 2025

Court Plaza in Hackensack retains long-term legal tenants

Alfred Sanzari Enterprises recently added a general counsel to its leadership ranks. Meanwhile, its three-building complex in the Bergen County seat continues to keep legal tenants in the space.

Guillermo Artiles (left), partner at McCarter & English and head of the firm's government affairs practice, stands with Brian Wilton (right), who will join the firm’s government affairs practice as a partner later this year.
Mar 24, 2025

NJ Transit general counsel joins McCarter & English

Brian Wilton was the first GC at the agency, where he was responsible for building the legal department from the ground up.

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Mar 10, 2025

Former Six Flags general counsel takes post at Barnes & Noble Education

Christopher Neumann will serve in the same capacity for the Basking Ridge-based company, which is one of the largest operators of college bookstores in the U.S.

John Rosero has been appointed senior vice president and general counsel of Delta Dental of New Jersey.
Jan 23, 2025

Longtime Prudential exec joins Delta Dental

As senior vice president and general counsel, the new hire oversees the legal and compliance functions and government affairs operations of the Parsippany-based benefits company.

Critical Care Building at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson.
Jan 14, 2025

St. Joseph’s expands executive team with NJ health care industry veteran

A former CentraState and AtlantiCare leader will join the Passaic County provider in the newly created role of chief administrative officer and general counsel.

Goya Foods' North American Processing Center in Brookshire, Texas. Goya is headquartered in Jersey City.
Jan 8, 2025

Goya Foods’ GC retires after 35-year run at Hispanic foods CPG giant

Through his role as president of the Hispanic National Bar Association, Carlos Ortiz advocated for the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic American Supreme Court justice.

Jamie Kapalko, general counsel, Jersey Mike's.
May 23, 2024

Jersey Mike’s names new general counsel

Belmar native Jamie Kapalko joined the company in 2015 from Roseland law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP.

The New York Red Bulls' Red Bull Arena in Harrison is shown during an MLS regular season game against the San Jose Earthquakes on March 16, 2019.
Mar 20, 2024

NY Red Bulls promote Cohen to chief admin officer and general counsel

The elevation coincides with the addition of two new team members tapped to lead different facets of the team's marketing efforts.

Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Charles Brawley III as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Nov. 30.
Nov 9, 2023

Campbell names next general counsel

Charles Brawley III will succeed Adam Ciongoli, who is leaving the Camden-based company to join Fox Corp. as chief legal and policy officer. 

Joy Lindo has joined the New Jersey Hospital Association as general counsel. -NJHA
Nov 8, 2023

New Jersey Hospital Association adds general counsel

Joy Lindo joins the senior leadership team from the state Department of Health, where she was director of the Office of Legal and Regulatory Compliance.