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PictureEssex County Courthouse in Newark, built in 1904 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Image: Wikimedia Commons/Jim Henderson
New Jersey State Bar Association
Kimberly A. Yonta,Esq. 
President
Headquarters in New Brunswick. Represents over 18,000 member attorneys, somewhat under half of those in practice in NJ. Sponsors educational, networking programs, specialized committees on specific legal areas such as litigation, real estate, corporate, tax, antitrust, technology, environment, etc. Encourages participation in voluntary pro bono activities including Military Legal Assistance Program; also sponsors Lawyer Assistance Program with free and confidential help for range of substance abuse, emotional, health problems and other personal issues; NJ State Bar Foundation supports charitable and educational causes. Conducts confidential reviews of prospective judicial and county prosecutor candidates and advises Governor on qualifications of candidates. Lobbies on issues such as malpractice insurance reform; judicial administration and funding; corporate management; and criminal law and corrections. 
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​New Jersey Association for Justice
Cornelius Larkin, Esq.
Executive Director
Founded late 1940s, incorporated in 1976. Over 2,600 members in private practice and public service, paralegals, law clerks, law students and law school graduates not yet admitted to bar. Works to preserve and strengthen laws for safer products and workplaces, cleaner environment and quality health care. Educational Foundation provides ongoing legal education to attorneys, sponsors other programs to educate consumers about legal rights. Political Action Committee supports candidates in legislative and gubernatorial races.
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American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey
Amol Sinha
Executive Director
​NJ chapter located in Newark of national ACLU founded 1920. Works through litigation and advocacy on behalf of individuals on issues of civil rights, free speech, privacy, also lobbies on bills in state legislature and ordinances of local municipalities, sponsors many public education and community organizing projects. ACLU-NJ Foundation funds litigation, educational programs. Recent cases, issues include immigration detention matters; bail reform; student free speech rights; civil asset forfeiture; restrictions on employer criminal record searches and inquiries.
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PictureCharles Lindbergh on witness stand on January 3, 1935, during trial in Flemington at Hunterdon County Court House during trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for kidnapping on March 1, 1932, resulting in death of infant son of Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Image: Library of Congress
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
Christopher Adams, Esq.
President
Established 1985, represents over 500 members of NJ criminal defense bar. Affiliate of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Seeks to advocate for members facing disciplinary measures for zealous representation; protect individual constitutional rights; encourage cooperation among criminal defense lawyers; and promote public understanding of role of defense attorneys. Publishes online directory of members. 
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PictureMitchell H. Cohen Building & U.S. Courthouse in Camden. Image: US Federal Courts
Association of the Federal Bar of
New Jersey
Kerri E. Chewning, Esq.
President
initially organized 1971, incorporated 1978. Comprised of attorneys, judges, others involved in matters before federal courts in NJ, including US District Courts in Newark, Trenton and Camden with over 20 judges. Promotes discussion among judges, attorneys, and federal law enforcement attorneys on issues of court administration and procedures. Partners with federal courts and US Attorney's office in reentry program seeking to reduce recidivism by assisting former federal prisoners overcome barriers to employment, housing etc.
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Association of Corporate Counsel-New Jersey
Leslie Paige Wolfson 
Executive Director
Affiliate of national Association of Corporate Counsel. Serves 1,300 members at over 350 corporations in Northern and Central New Jersey employed as corporate in-house counsel, as well as those in private firms serving in-house counsel. Based in Peapack-Gladstone, sponsors networking and educational events. Special committees include Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Food & Drug Law, International Law, Labor and Employment Law, Commercial Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property etc. 

New Jersey Defense Association
Maryanne R. Steedle 
Executive Director
Primarily composed of NJ defense attorneys, personnel of insurance companies, insurance claim professionals, self-insurers and other corporations substantially engaged in defense of damage suits or to claims administration. Sponsors networking and educational programs; lobbies for increased funding of courts, additional judges, other actions to ease court congestion and expedite trials. Annual convention and awards program.
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​Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
Craig S. Hilliard 
President
Ginny Whipple-Berkner
Executive Director
Approximately 800 members consisting of both plaintiff and defense attorneys from civil and criminal bars. Promotes access to courts, expanded funding for additional judges and resources, opposes efforts to reduce trials through mediation and arbitration. Provides continued legal education; judicial evaluation; files amicus briefs and legislative testimony on issues affecting trial bar; annual awards program to outstanding attorneys.
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-New Jersey Chapter
Charles Abut 
President
NJ chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, national group of lawyers who practice divorce and family law founded 1962. Seeks to improve practice of divorce and family law and enhance respect for matrimonial lawyers. Fellows of Academy must have at least 10 years’ experience as lawyer and certified in family law by NJ Supreme Court. Fellows practice in all issues related to family law including divorce, collaborative divorce, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, mediation, business valuation, legal separation, annulment, custody, property valuations, enhanced earning capacity, child support, alimony and rights of domestic partners. Publishes online directory of members.
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​New Jersey Women Lawyers Association
Loren Pierce, Esq.  
President
Formed 1981 to advance interests of women attorneys through independent association operating separately from NJ State Bar Association. Currently exceeds 1,000 members. Advocates support for increased numbers of female judicial appointments, screens and endorses candidates. Sponsors educational and networking events and annual Gala honoring women lawyers from private, public and judicial sectors.

Garden State Bar Association-African American Lawyers for Justice
​Crystal West Edwards, Esq. 
President
Founded 1975, oldest and largest NJ organization for African-American judges, lawyers and law students. Initially established by attorneys in Essex, Union and Hudson counties, expanded to statewide membership. Assists African-American and other minority lawyers in seeking judicial appointments. Young Lawyers Division composed of recent law school graduates and attorneys practicing less than six years. Annual Gala with achievement awards and announcements of scholarships.
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Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey
​Lori Caughman, Esq.
President
Sponsors education, information and networking programs. Annual Gala with achievement awards. 
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Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
Arlene Quiñones Perez, Esq. 
President
Founded 1980, represents attorneys, judges, law professors and law students with interest in resolving issues affecting Hispanics within legal community. Promotes hiring and appointments of Hispanics as judges, prosecutors and other public and private positions. Sponsors mentoring and scholarship programs.
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​Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey
Eric Fikry, Esq.
President
Promotes greater representation of Asian Pacific American attorneys in private sectors, as well as in government and judiciary. Educates members and community about issues of critical concern to Asian Americans; supports networking and informational programs. APALA-NJ Foundation awards scholarships annually to law students from NJ's three law schools

​South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey
Rishi Desai 
President
NJ chapter of South Asian Bar Association of North America. Comprised of attorneys and professionals in or representing South Asian community in NJ. Provides professional development, networking opportunities, educational events, mentoring, and advocacy on matters such as immigration, housing, employment, legal access, collaborates with other bar associations and voluntary organizations to maximize diversity in professional networking opportunities.
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​New Jersey Muslim Lawyers Association
Ehsan Chowdhry 
President
Promotes networking; addresses issues affecting local and national Muslim American population; encourages sharing of resources among Muslim attorneys; promotes Muslim participation in public service; educates public about matters affecting Muslim community; provides mentoring programs for Muslims wishing to pursue legal careers. Issues include local efforts to oppose siting of mosques, schools.
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Haitian American Lawyers Association of New Jersey
Karen Nazaire 
President
Assists Haitian-Americans and other ethnic minorities in maintaining and remaining part of judicial and legal systems, promotes legal education and participation in legal profession and system.  Works to eliminate discrimination and inequality based on racial, ethnic or sexual considerations. Issues include immigration; housing access; employment rights. 
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