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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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’ 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.
Jersey Mike’s names new general counsel
Belmar native Jamie Kapalko joined the company in 2015 from Roseland law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP.
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 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.
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.

















