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This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ ---------------------------------------- Janet Falk, Ph.D., is a Communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in-house, as a consultant and at public relations agencies. As Chief Strategist at Falk Communications and Research (www.JanetLFalk.com), she advises attorneys at small law firms and with a solo practice on Media Relations and Marketing Communications to: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel and achieve business goals. Janet leads workshops on these topics and advises on media relations, website, LinkedIn profile, articles in non-legal industry trade publications and client newsletters, among other areas. She has published articles on Media Relations and Marketing in The New York Law Journal, The New Jersey Law Journal and Marketing the Law Firm and is a frequent speaker on webinars and podcasts about Public Relations, Networking and Legal Marketing. Speak with her for a complimentary Strategic Communication Session (30-minute consultation) to assess your Communications activity and online presence. She guarantees TWO IDEAS. Links: Website: https://www.Janetlfalk.com Subscribe to monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/2MNB11W http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetlfalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Things Business Owners Don't Know That Can Hurt Them is covered in this podio, along with the following subjects: - What is the Corporate Transparency Act - How does it impact small business owners? - Why Small Businesses Must Prioritize Compliance and Cybersecurity *************************************** Many business owners may not be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act and its potential impact on small businesses. This act aims to combat money laundering and terrorism financing by requiring certain small businesses to report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Small business owners must understand how this legislation affects them to ensure compliance and avoid any penalties. I'll be talking with Paul Paray about 3 Things Business Owners Don't Know That Can Hurt Them. Paul has a diverse legal and business background that includes, creating resilient security and privacy compliance programs – including one for an auto insurer; successfully prosecuting intellectual property portfolios; successfully litigating federal and state commercial disputes around the country, and helping small and mid-sized business owners navigate numerous risk management issues. To that end, he has been invited to speak at leading conferences to discuss risk management, including RSA, IAPP, RIMS and PLUS, and has been interviewed regarding risk management by the National Law Journal, Business Insurance, CFO Magazine, ComputerWorld, SC Magazine, Security Management, The Financial Post, The Hartford Business Journal, The Newark Star-Ledger, New Jersey Law Journal, and The New York Times. He can be reached via email at paul@licenz.com.

In today's episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Janet Falk, Ph.D., a Communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in-house as a consultant and at public relations agencies. As Chief Strategist at Falk Communications and Research, Janet advises attorneys at solo and small law firms on media relations and marketing communications to: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation to put pressure on opposing counsel, and achieve business goals.Janet leads workshops on media relations, website development, LinkedIn profiles, articles in non-legal industry trade publications, and client newsletters. She has published articles in the New York Law Journal, New Jersey Law Journal, and Marketing the Law Firm, and frequently speaks on webinars and podcasts about public relations, networking, and legal marketing.Listen in as Janet and I discuss:How Janet helps lawyers and law firms get in the media so they can become more visible to their prospects and referral sources and enhance their credibility and authorityWhy conferences are great sources for attorneys who want to expand their networks, and deepen their relationships with potential referral sources and collaboratorsWhy it's critical to prepare before you attend a conference (and HOW to prepare).Exactly what you should be doing during the conference to maximize your experience (including two unique tips to help you stand out in a crowd of hundreds)How to follow-up (there's a right and wrong way!)And much, much more!LINKS TO LOVE:To learn more about Janet and connect with her, visit her website at https://janetlfalk.com/.Also, grab her e-book: How to Connect at Conferences.And get her list of 25 tips. If you are seeking help to grow a profitable, sustainable, wealth-generating law firm, check out my brand new *free* training—Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.

“The information I am providing is my opinion and not necessarily that of my firm or this platform. I am only providing general educational information and not any customized investment recommendations. You should consult with your Financial Advisor, Tax Advisor or Attorney on your specific situation. Nothing shall be construed as Financial, Tax or legal advice or recommendations.” Eliana T. Baer, Esq. is a Partner at the national law firm, Fox Rothchild, LLP, where she focuses her state-wide practice on representing clients on issues relating to divorce, equitable distribution, support, custody, adoption, domestic violence, premarital agreements and Appellate Practice. Ms. Baer, I received her undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University, magna cum laude.  She is a 2009 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the New Jersey and New York.  She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.    Ms. Baer is member of the New Jersey State Bar Association - Family Law Section and Family Law Young Lawyers Section.  She has been named a Rising Star by New Jersey Monthly Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine for 2014 through 2023. In 2016, Ms. Baer was named a Trailblazer in Divorce by The National Law Journal. In 2018, Ms. Baer was named New Leader to the Bar by the New Jersey Law Journal. She has been inducted as one of the Ten Leaders, Family Law, Age 45 & Under from 2018 through 2023. Ms. Baer currently serves on the New Jersey State Bar Association's Family Law Executive Committee   Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Eliana Baer about high-net-worth divorce complexities. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Eliana chose this type of law because of the impact that it can have. Every day is different with family law. Mark Segal was a mentor of Eliana's. What is nuance support and what are the New Jersey guidelines? What is the three-pony rule in family law?   Connect with Eliana: https://www.foxrothschild.com/eliana-baer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes Former Family Court Judge Lawrence Jones and Mental Health professional and RN Joni Jones to explore the unintentional way parents can cause issues for their children during divorce.  In this episode, Lawrence and Joni share their unique perspective on the impact of divorce on children. They also offer tips on supporting your children and avoiding unintentionally hurting them during their divorce journey.  Lawrence R. Jones recently retired from  public service as a New Jersey Superior Court Judge and is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and a member of the teaching faculty of the Association.  (Correction: At one point in the episode, Susan stated that Lawrence had decades on the bench. In fact, he has decades in the profession and many years on the bench.) Joni Jones is a registered nurse, board certified in psychiatric and mental health nursing, who retired from the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, serving the public   under two separate Governors (Jon Corzine/Chris Christie). She also served on N.J.  Governor Murphy's transition team on health-related issues.  Topics and Golden Nuggets include: Stay focused on what truly is in the best interest of the children  The effects of negative talk about the other co-parent to or in front of your children What children actually want from their parents during divorce can be vastly different than what parents think their children want  Tips to help reduce the trauma of divorce in children Why extending an olive branch can help with communication between you and your soon-to-be ex Take “Yes, but…” and turn it into “Yes, and…” **************************************** About this week's special guests: Larry Jones and Joni Jones Connect with Larry and Joni AND find their video Point-C Divorce at: https://pointcdivorce.com. Lawrence R. Jones recently retired from  public service as a New Jersey Superior Court Judge, and is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, and a member of the teaching faculty of the Association as well.   During his years on the Bench, he authored over 60 opinions on novel issues of law, and served as the President of the New Jersey Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NJCJFCJ). Following his departure from the Judiciary, he was honored by the New Jersey Law Journal as a Distinguished Leader of the N.J. Bar. In November 2017, he was appointed by Governor-elect Phil Murphy to serve on the gubernatorial transition team relative to legal issues and social justice. In his post-Judicial career, he authored the 10-part "Settlement Series" for the New Jersey Law Journal, which focuses on techniques for improving the possibility of settling high-conflict cases. Additionally, was also appointed as an adjunct professor at both Monmouth University and Montclair University. He has also continued to present and lecture extensively on multiple legal subjects for the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, the Association of Professional Family Mediators, and other legal and  professional organizations.  He has served  on the New Jersey State Bar Association's Legal Education Committee and    has also served as the Vice-Chair of the NJSBA Dispute Resolution Section (DRS). He has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators.  Joni Jones is a registered nurse, board certified in psychiatric and mental health nursing, who retired from the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, serving the public   under two separate Governors (Jon Corzine/Chris Christie). She also served on N.J.  Governor Murphy's transition team on health related issues. In 2013, Joni was the recipient of the Elizabeth Kellogg Award for Excellence in Nursing. Joni is one of the original founders of Parents of Autistic Children (POAC), and has presented before the Autism Society of America and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts on autism-related issues. She is also a former certified developmental disabilities nurse.   From 2002-2009, Joni worked with multiple major league baseball teams to create the first-ever "Autism Awareness Day" games hosted by the New York Yankees, Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates,  and (then) Montreal Expos. In 2002, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York honored the Lakewood BlueClaws, minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, for hosting pro baseball's first-ever Autism Awareness Day.   Comcast TV won a 2003 Emmy award for its coverage of the event.   Joni  was previously a certified instructor  in  Mental Health First Aid, and has authored numerous published  articles on mental health-related issues. She received New Jersey certification in crisis intervention as well.   Joni is the co-author of “10 Basic Principles of Cultural Competency (BCPP): A Starting Point for New Mediators”, which was presented at the 2021 Academy of Professional Mediators program on Mediation and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and again at the 2021 New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators' inaugural forum on cultural competency.   ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way.  Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce.  They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer.  Easy, quick online divorce process  We review, file, and serve for you  Expert legal and financial help as you go  Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND!  Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! ******************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. 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Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey together with Janet Falk of Falk Communications and Research, which provides public relations and marketing communications services to CPAs, attorneys, business executives, consultants, and nonprofit organizations since 2009. They advise attorneys, business owners, and consultants on Strategies for news coverage and revenue growth. In today's world, it is critical for law firms to incorporate digital marketing strategies into their practice. Whether you're just starting out or already running an existing practice, there's a lot you can do to acquire clients through the internet. If you're a lawyer or attorney, you understand the importance of building relationships with clients. And with the right law firm marketing strategies, you can build new relationships faster. Here, we'll cover law firm marketing tips that can help establish trust & secure more clients.Janet Falk is a writer, speaker, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in public relations and marketing communications. Through her company, Falk Communications and Research, she helps attorneys, executives, and firms stand out in the market. Janet Falk, Chief Strategist at Falk Communications and Research, leads workshops and advises on media relations, websites, LinkedIn profiles, articles, nonlegal industry trade publications, and client newsletters, among other areas. She has published articles on media relations and marketing in the New York Law Journal, the New Jersey Law Journal, and Marketing the Law Firm. Janet is also a frequent speaker on webinars and podcasts about public relations and legal marketing. She advises attorneys at solo and small law firms on media relations and marketing communications so that they can attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel, and achieve business goals. One of the major components that can help firms thrive in these areas is knowing how to deal with reporters. That's why Janet is on a mission to help attorneys gain visibility, get in touch with reporters, and craft a memorable message that will make them the go-to lawyer for big news stories. Learn more about them and visit their website today at https://janetlfalk.com/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writ...https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

Kevin Daisey talks to Roosevelt Jean, the Managing Partner at Law Offices of Roosevelt Jean, LLC in New Jersey. Roosevelt graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, where he began honing his litigation skills in the elite Moot Court Trial Advocacy program – becoming a finalist in National Trial Competitions hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA), National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA). Recognizing his extensive trial experience, the New Jersey Supreme Court has on three occasions designated him a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction shared by approximately 2% of New Jersey lawyers. As a result of his early career accomplishments, the New Jersey Law Journal named Roosevelt to their “New Leaders of the Bar” list. Formerly known as “40 Under 40,” the list identifies a select group of distinguished young attorneys for their outstanding career achievements and contribution to the legal community through leadership in the bar. This honor followed his 2010, 2011, and 2013 designation by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of the New Jersey Super Lawyers®️ – “Rising Stars” in the field of general litigation. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

Eliana T. Baer, Esq. is a Partner at the national law firm, Fox Rothchild, LLP, where she focuses her state-wide practice on representing clients on issues relating to divorce, equitable distribution, support, custody, adoption, domestic violence, premarital agreements and Appellate Practice.  Ms. Baer, I received her undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University, magna cum laude. She is a 2009 graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, and is admitted to practice in the New Jersey and New York. She is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.  Ms. Baer is member of the New Jersey State Bar Association - Family Law Section and Family Law Young Lawyers Section. She has been named a Rising Star by New Jersey Monthly Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine for 2014 through 2023. In 2016, Ms. Baer was named a Trailblazer in Divorce by The National Law Journal. In 2018, Ms. Baer was named New Leader to the Bar by the New Jersey Law Journal. She has been inducted as one of the Ten Leaders, Family Law, Age 45 & Under from 2018 through 2023. Ms. Baer currently serves on the New Jersey State Bar Association's Family Law Executive Committee   Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Eliana Baer about high-net-worth divorce complexities. Here is what to expect on this week's show: Eliana chose this type of law because of the impact that it can have. Every day is different with family law. Mark Segal was a mentor of Eliana's. What is nuance support and what are the New Jersey guidelines? What is the three pony rule in family law?   Connect with Eliana: https://www.foxrothschild.com/eliana-baer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janet Falk is a writer, speaker, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in public relations and marketing communications. Through her company, Falk Communications and Research, she helps attorneys, executives, and firms stand out in the market. Janet leads workshops and advises on media relations, websites, LinkedIn profiles, articles, nonlegal industry trade publications, and client newsletters, among other areas. She has published articles on media relations and marketing in the New York Law Journal, the New Jersey Law Journal, and Marketing the Law Firm. Janet is also a frequent speaker on webinars and podcasts about public relations and legal marketing. Janet advises attorneys at solo and small law firms on media relations and marketing communications so that they can attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel, and achieve business goals. One of the major components that can help firms thrive in these areas is knowing how to deal with reporters. That's why Janet is on a mission to help attorneys gain visibility, get in touch with reporters, and craft a memorable message that will make them the go-to lawyer for big news stories. In this episode… Why would an attorney want to be in the news? Beyond the immediate gain of being in front of your potential client, getting in the news can help you keep in touch with referral sources, recruit employees, advocate for a cause, and prove that you're an expert on a given topic. So how can you situate yourself as the go-to lawyer reporters want to call?  According to Janet Falk, attorneys have to think about the reporter's audience. This is crucial if you want reporters to continuously use you as a source. Additionally, you want to be memorable and quotable. But how? Janet breaks it down into the “four A's:” acronym, analogy, anecdote, and alliteration. You have to be creative in your remarks to a reporter, and providing visuals, a story, or any one of the “four A's” will give them something that they can latch onto and turn into a compelling account for their audiences.  In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, Elise Holtzman is joined by Janet Falk, consultant, writer, and speaker at Falk Communications and Research, to talk about strategies for dealing with reporters and getting in the news. Janet details how to identify and contact reporters, the best ways to shape your media profile, tips for dealing with spontaneous reporter calls, and why it's crucial to keep the reporter's audience top of mind throughout the process.

Jemi Lucey is a Partner in the Litigation and Employment Law Departments at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP and is Co-chair of their higher education practice group. She represents private companies, public entities, and institutions of higher learning in federal and state civil litigation matters across various practice areas.  Jemi is an American Bar Foundation Fellow. She was also recognized by the Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey as one of New Jersey's Women Business Leaders and was selected for inclusion by the New Jersey Law Journal on its 2020 list of the Top Women in the Law, among many other accolades. Jemi has held many leadership roles throughout her career. As the immediate past President of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, Jemi has experience leading a group through the pandemic, pushing for the advancement of women in the profession, and promoting equity and education in the legal space. Above all, Jemi's leadership positions have shown her the value of being an authentic leader. In this episode… Thriving in a leadership role requires more than just being a good lawyer. For Jemi Lucey, leadership is about leaving an organization better than when you started, speaking up when you have issues, and enlisting others for help. But there's one principle that can help you succeed through it all: authenticity. Authenticity is one of the best tools in the practice of law because it allows you to connect genuinely with others and gain their trust. People are drawn to help you advance a cause when you appeal to them authentically, but you have to be vulnerable, engaging, and willing to take risks. A leader should be someone that people want to follow — and when you lead with authenticity, they'll happily support your plan to effect positive change and grow as a team.  In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, Elise Holtzman talks with Jemi Lucey, Partner at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, about what it means to be an authentic leader. Jemi discusses the characteristics of a great leader, why authenticity is vital, and how to lift up your team members and grow together. Plus, Jemi talks about her personal experience as a leader and shares the advice that guided her along the way.

In today's episode, Jim and Tyson chat with communications specialist, Janet Falk! They dive into the importance of communication. If you've been thinking about how communication could be helpful to improving your practice,  check out this week's episode.Janet Falk is a Communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in-house and at public relations agencies. She advises attorneys at small law firms and with a solo practice on Media Relations and Marketing Communications to: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel and achieve business goals. Janet leads workshops on these topics and advises on media relations, website, LinkedIn profile, articles in non-legal industry trade publications, and client newsletters, among other areas. She has published articles on Media Relations and Marketing in The New York Law Journal, The New Jersey Law Journal, and Marketing the Law Firm and is a frequent speaker on webinars and podcasts about Public Relations and Legal Marketing. Speak with her for a complimentary Strategic Communication Session (30-minute consultation) to assess your Communications activity and online presence. She guarantees TWO IDEAS.2:15 octagonal peg6:15 why should anyone care11:29 you're not saying no comment16:09 broadcasting industry publications20:04 into the media too much24:32 promoting everything that you do onlineJim's Hack: When you talk about coaching, it's an investment, not a cost. I challenge you to have a growth mindset. Janet's Tip: Check out some of my e-books on topics such as networking, LinkedIn, and how you can be the one reporters call. You can access them here. If you'd like to keep in touch for more tips, subscribe to my newsletter.Tyson's Tip: Check out the TED Masterclass App. It offers a lot of great information. It's about speaking, specifically the TED style of speaking.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com

In this episode, you'll hear about:  The genesis for the film festival.The story of making our first Impact documentary in 2018.The mark that the production of that documentary left on both Matt and me.About the first ESG Film Festival.The power of storytelling.Why storytelling matters so much for our industry.How and why advisers need to tell stories to win.Impact: Investing with a Purpose documentaryRelated Article: Helping investors cut through the noise of ESG investingRelated Article:  Experts downplay need for universal ESG standardsGuest Bio:  Matt Ackermann: I've spent the past 20 years working for various wealth management media outlets to create content that really stands apart. For the past eight years, I was director of multimedia at InvestmentNews, where I was honored with 15 ASPBE awards for digital content creation, including our work on Practice Makeover, a reality series about helping financial advisors jump-start their business, and a documentary on impact investing that debuted at the United Nations. Before working at InvestmentNews, I worked at Financial Planning, American Banker, and the New Jersey Law Journal, where I was honored with the New Jersey Press Association's “Rookie of the Year” Award in 1997.Most people would be surprised to discover that I have coached semi-pro baseball for the past 25 years, accumulating over 600 wins, three New Jersey state titles, and the 2019 Metropolitan Baseball League Title. When I'm not coaching baseball, I'm spending time with my wife Marisa, who is a counseling director at a high school in Union County, N.J., and our two sons, CJ (9) and Ryan (3). CJ, who is already smarter than his Dad, has an encyclopedic knowledge of Harry Potter, and I'm hoping Ryan will someday be a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. 

Join us for a conversation with top New Jersey trial lawyer, Edward Capozzi, author of the best-selling Trial Guides book, The Domino Theory.  Ed describes how his upbringing in a blue collar family and background as a front man for a rock band readied him for the world of trial law.  Ed talks about how he began trying the most difficult "no offer" cases and honed his approach and skills by trying more than a dozen jury trial a year for more than decade.  His insight led him to develop the "Domino Theory," and approach to litigating and trying a case that allows the lawyer to envision each building block of the case as a separate "domino," and culminating with a hands-on demonstration in which Ed uses individually crafted dominos tailored with the issues in each case and literally builds the case in front of the jury at the end of his closing argument--and then lets the dominos fall.  The dominos show the jury the proximate cause and damages elements of the case and serve to rebut comparative fault defenses.  Listen as Ed walks us through this unique and effective approach.About Edward CapozziOne of New Jersey's most renowned and dynamic personal injury attorneys, Edward P. Capozzi exclusively handles auto, trucking, NJ Transit, products liability, and other catastrophic personal injury cases. He has successfully represented seriously injured clients in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, West Virginia, Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Delaware. Edward is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney. The New Jersey Supreme Court has designated this honor to attorneys who are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice.Known for his fierce cross-examination of medical witnesses and artistic presentations of his cases, Edward lectures across the country on trial techniques and the concept of proximate cause.Edward is the author of The Domino Theory, a Trial Guides publication in which he explains proximate cause and shows other attorneys how to successfully present any case to a jury. In his popular YouTube video, “Capozzi Causation Dominos,” Edward demonstrates, step-by-step, how to set up each element from discovery to settlement to opening statement to arguing damages in closing – when you knock down your dominos and demonstrate the inevitable logic of your case.Edward is an active participant, advocate, and educator in the field of law. He is a published author and lectures nationally on trial techniques and cross-examination of defense medical experts. In 2014, Edward received the New Jersey Law Journal's Personal Injury Hall of Fame Award for receiving the largest verdict in the state in a products liability case and from 2012-2018 received at least one, and as many as three, of the state's top 20 verdicts or settlements. In 2018, Edward had one of the top 50 work accident settlements in the United States, according to TopVerdict. He is recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal as having the top personal injury settlement in an auto case for 2017. On June 11, 2020, Edward was installed as the 59th President of the New Jersey Association for Justice. About the Elawvate PodcastThe Elawvate Podcast – Where Trial Lawyers Learn, Share, and Grow is where the practice of trial law meets personal growth. To succeed as a trial lawyer and build a successful law firm requires practice skills, strategic thinking and some amount of business and entrepreneurial savvy. Elawvate is a place to learn and share skills and strategies for success.But it is also a place to dig deeper and achieve personal growth.Those who succeed as trial lawyers at the highest levels cultivate character, principle, integrity, leadership, courage, compassion and perseverance.  We learn and draw inspiration from those who have achieved this success.For more about Elawvate, visit our website at www.elawvate.fm.  You can also  join our Facebook Group at Elawvate | FacebookFor more information or to contact the hosts, see:(Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC)  

Alexander R. Shalom - Director of Supreme Court Advocacy - ACLU-NJAlex has handled over 200 cases before the NJ Supreme Court and argued 70 cases.Before joining the ACLU-NJ, Alex worked as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender in Essex County. Prior to that, he served as "capital cases" Law Clerk for Hon. Deborah J. Poritz, Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. In 2017, the New Jersey Law Journal named him the Attorney of the Year. He is a fellow at the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers.American Academy of Appellate LawyersHot cases discussed:State v Zuber -  long juvenile sentences - the issue from Zuber and Comer is headed back to the NJ Supreme Court in tandem with State v. Zarate.During the Pandemic - the NJ Public Defender's Office, the ACLU, the NJ Attorney General and NJ Prosecutor's Association worked together to fashion protocols that led to the release of @ 5,000 people incarcerated in NJ jails and prisons. The March 2020 consent order and following NJ Supreme Court opinions are linked here:Consent Order - March 23, 2020 - release of certain county jail inmatesModify SentencesCertain DetaineesClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp -https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter -https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

Janet Falk is a Communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in-house and at public relations agencies. She advises attorneys at small law firms and with a solo practice on Media Relations and Marketing Communications to: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel and achieve business goals. Janet leads workshops on these topics and advises on media relations, website, LinkedIn profile, articles in non-legal industry trade publications and client newsletters, among other areas. She has published articles on Media Relations and Marketing in The New York Law Journal, The New Jersey Law Journal and Marketing the Law Firm and is a frequent guest on podcasts about Public Relations and Legal Marketing. I encourage you to speak with her for a FREE 30-minute consultation to assess your Communications activity and online presence. She says she guarantees TWO IDEAS, but I heard she gives more. Click for information to Improve Your Marketing RBI    For Janet's media profile mentioned in the episode:  https://janetlfalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Falk-Sample-Attorney-Executive-Media-Profile-Worksheet-Consult.pdf Your Gold Mine of 5,000 Contacts has tips to re-start the conversation: https://janetlfalk.com/gold-mine-5000-contacts/ You can also watch a video of Mitch & Janet's discussion by visiting our YouTube Channel. For general more information about the podcast, send an email to info@beinhakerlaw.com To follow Mitch and the podcast, go to linktr.ee/beinhakerlaw. You can subscribe and listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and most other directories. Please review us whenever possible and thanks for your continued support! Sponsorships and paid guest appearances are available. Connect with us by email or on social media. The Accidental Entrepreneur is brought to you by Beinhaker Law, a boutique business & estates legal practice in Clark, NJ. To learn about shared outside general counsel services and how to better protect your business, visit https://beinhakerlaw.com/fractional-gen-counsel/ Please support our affiliate sponsors (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-affiliates/). Also be sure to visit our new podcast store (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcast-store/) to purchase affiliate services, guest merchandise and even podcast merchandise.  Yes, we have merch! Digital Accelerant - the digital business card that generates leads. Get a custom branded digital card with information and links to all your social media, email and other information. Text LAW to 21000 to connect with us and request more details. Fetch Internet. Fetch Pro is an app that creates a secure and high-speed mobile internet connection for laptops and desktop computers. Printify - the on-demand print shop to create your own merchandise without cost or the need to house inventory. The Accidental Entrepreneur is a trademark of Mitchell C. Beinhaker. Copyright 2018-2021. All rights reserved.

Caroline Berdzik is a Partner at Goldberg Segalla, where she also serves as the Chair of the firm's Employment and Labor and Health Care Groups, the Chair of the Women's Initiative, and a member of the management committee. She represents companies in diverse industries like healthcare, transportation, and insurance, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational and religious institutions.  Before joining Goldberg Segalla, Caroline was the Assistant General Counsel for New Jersey's largest privately-held long-term-care company. Based in Princeton and active throughout New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and more, Caroline has received local and nationwide recognition for her work. She was named one of the “Best 50 Women in Business” by NJBIZ and a “Top Women in Law” by the New Jersey Law Journal, among many other awards.  In this episode… It can be a struggle to get your firm on board with investing in business development efforts. Many lawyers think the practice is unnecessary and don't believe they have the time or energy outside of their client work. What's more, if you are able to convince your firm to take the plunge, the work is typically restricted to one or two higher-level individuals, leaving other attorneys in the shadows. Caroline Berdzik thinks that business development is not only a necessary practice for your firm, but that it should be a team effort that spans every level of your organization. According to Caroline, crafting a strategy around this approach will help you better develop your clients and arm your practice with highly skilled individuals who will only have more to offer over time. So, what are her best practices for implementing intentional and successful business development efforts today? Join Elise Holtzman in this episode of The Lawyer's Edge as she sits down with Caroline Berdzik, Partner at Goldberg Segalla. Together, they discuss the importance of business development and the different strategies for successfully developing your client roster. Caroline also talks about the differences in business development between men and women, the upcoming changes in the legal industry, and how you, too, can become a Rainmaker. Keep listening!

Kiomeiry Csépes, Esq., is the owner and managing attorney at Csépes Law Offices in Trenton, New Jersey.  Her practice focuses on assisting clients from various parts of the world with their immigration and family law matters.  Kiomeiry began her legal career in 1999, as a family law paralegal where she assisted countless of families navigate the Court system and equitably resolve their legal issues. She is well versed in the area of family law and carries this invaluable experience and dedication to her family law clients today.  ​ Her personal background has also given her great appreciation for the immigrant experience and perspective. She was born in Puerto Rico and only speaking Spanish migrated to New Jersey  with her mother at a young age.  Her father was born into impoverished circumstances and immigrated to the United States from Hungary.  With such a foundation, Kiomeiry was raised to admire the immigrant experience and American dream.  Her own family’s history and intimate experience with immigration exposed her to a wide range of migratory issues affecting families. While her background is unique to her, Kiomeiry has always found great similarities to her clients. She has created her own immigrant stories, as she spends time abroad, meeting and speaking with people from all over the world.    In 2013, Kiomeiry spearheaded the creation of the Carmen M. Garcia Bright Futures Award, which is given to a Camden City college-bound high school student every year.  As a law student at Rutgers School of Law-Camden, Kiomeiry served as President of Alianza, as a student teacher for the Street Law Program, and participated in the inaugural class of the Immigrant Justice Clinic.   Kiomeiry has made it a personal goal to dedicate much of her time to helping the immigrant community.  She routinely participates in volunteer activities such as Citizenship Drives and Know Your Rights Workshops.  She further provides pro-bono and low-bono representation to families and children of low-income circumstances.  She also participates in panels at various schools encouraging students to become leaders and purse a career in law.  Kiomeiry serves as a Mentor with Rutgers School of Law’s Minority Student Program.  Additionally, Kiomeiry currently serves as the Mercer County Liaison for the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, as a New Jersey Delegate and Chair of the Family Law Committee for the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, and as a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  She is further an active member of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, Mercer County Bar Association and on several committees for the Rutgers Alumni for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Building in the Law (RADICAL).  She also participates with the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court.    Most recently Kiomeiry was awarded the Service to the Community Award from the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division; the Defender of Justice Award from the Rutgers School of Law’s Latino-Student Association; and the New Leaders of the Bar Award from the New Jersey Law Journal.    Kiomeiry is admitted to practice in New Jersey, U.S. District Court of New Jersey, and Federal Immigration Court.  She received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ and her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey.  She is also the proud mother of two children, Tristan and Zuri.    Be sure to follow Kiomeiry on Instagram @csepeslawAlso, sign up for her newsletter at www.csepeslaw.com

Damien Atkins serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at The Hershey Company. At Hershey, Damien oversees the legal, government affairs and corporate security teams as well as counsels the company’s Board of Directors and senior management. Before joining Hershey, Damien was General Counsel and Secretary for Panasonic Corporation of North America. Before joining Panasonic, he was Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel (Corporate) and Chief Compliance Officer of AOL Inc. Damien was named General Counsel of the Year in 2016 by the New Jersey Business Journal, Corporate Counsel of the Year in 2017 by the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, and Diverse Attorney of the Year in 2015 by the New Jersey Law Journal. The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) and hosted by Genevieve Antono. Please follow us on Instagram (@HALBLeadership) and, if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a comment review! We want to hear your feedback. The cost of producing Season Two of HALB Leadership Podcast has been generously sponsored by international law firm, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Simpson Thacher has no influence or control over the content of this podcast. Each speaker’s (including each host and guest speaker’s) opinions are their own, and do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsor, wider HALB organization, or Harvard Law School.

Janet Falk is a communications professional with over 30 years of experience in-house and at public relations agencies. Janet advises attorneys at small law firms on Media Relations and Marketing Communications so they can: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel, and achieve business goals. For example, a press release announced a lawsuit had been filed one morning; that afternoon, a news story appeared in an online industry publication. Less than four hours later, defense counsel contacted the plaintiff’s attorney to discuss a settlement. Before launching Falk Communications and Research in 2009, she served as Media Relations Counsel for more than 350 attorneys in the Corporate & Securities, Private Equity, Financial Industry, Bankruptcy, Securities Litigation, and New York Commercial Litigation practice groups at Reed Smith LLP. Janet arranged for these attorneys to speak on timely legal and business issues with reporters at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Law Journal, CNBC and Time magazine, among other top-tier legal, business and trade media. These interviews led to quotes in front-page articles and other news stories, which generated new clients for the law firm, in some cases resulting in more than a million dollars in new business. Janet has published articles on Media Relations and Marketing in The New York Law Journal, The New Jersey Law Journal and Marketing the Law Firm. She is a frequent guest on podcasts about legal marketing. What you’ll learn about in this episode: ow Janet helps solo attorneys and small firms with their marketing and communications, and how law firms can benefit from partnering with public relations firms What reporters are looking for when they are seeking sources, and how a PR firm can help you get your name out as a professional that reporters can trust How to build a media profile that offers reporters all the information they need to confirm your status as a professional How the official public relations trade association, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), defines public relations How Janet helps lawyers clarify the message they want to communicate and then helps them find opportunities to spread that message through the right platforms How Janet’s public relations efforts benefitted a client through a sexual harassment case by creating intense pressure and encouraging the other party to settle quickly Why Janet believes that any publicity isn’t always good publicity for lawyers and their clients, and what options and tools are available for creating press releases What steps firms should take to clean up a bad PR situation, and how the secret is to focus on the three R’s: regret, recompense, and reform How to avoid appearing guilty when talking to a reporter, and why “no comment” is never the right answer to a tough question How to connect with Janet to request a free 30-minute consultation and sign up for her free monthly newsletter Resources: Sample Attorney Executive Media Profile for Reporters & FREE 30 Minute Consult Website: www.JanetLFalk.com Website: www.JanetLFalk.com/newsletters LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/janetlfalk/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/falk-communications-and-research/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/falkcomms/ Twitter: @JanetLFalk Additional Resources: 3 Barriers to Law Firm Growth and How to Overcome Them: https://pilmma.kartra.com/page/3-barriers-on-demand-registration PILMMA’s free Coronavirus Survival Kit: www.pilmma.org/free-resources/ Strategic Attorney Coach: https://www.pilmma.org/strategic-attorney-coach/ PILMMA Join Page: https://pilmma.kartra.com/page/join-pilmma

Corporate and law firm leaders call on Gina for high-stakes public relations, crisis planning, and incident response support including high profile litigation media relations. One of the most widely acknowledged experts on legal marketing and law firm public relations, Gina is a sought-after speaker and media expert. Listed among the Lawdragon Global 100 Leading Consultants and Strategists to the Legal Profession, Gina published the 2nd Edition of her book Everyday Public Relations for Lawyers, in 2019.   She founded and continues to lead Furia Rubel Communications, the award-winning PR and marketing agency that has become a leading legal marketing and professional service communications boutique. The full-service marketing and public relations shop has been listed among the leading agencies by the National Law Journal, The Legal Intelligencer, New Jersey Law Journal, and Philadelphia Business Journal. Under Gina's direction, Furia Rubel provides strategic planning, marketing, public relations, media training, and content marketing services to a variety of specialized industries. Gina's legal background complements her unparalleled intuition as a client advocate and business diplomat, allowing her to partner with professional clients to achieve their objectives. She and the Furia Rubel team are always focused on the clients' unique selling proposition, brand, key messages, and target audiences.    Women Owned Business    As women in business we see ourselves through our own eyes by looking in the mirror.  But hearing what others see in us, is empowering.  It's really public relations and personal branding at the core.     When you look at public relations it's everything.   It's how you treat your employees, how you treat your family, how you treat people at religious institutions and all information you put out on social media.   It goes for personal and business.   PR is more than being on TV.     When Gina brings me in for photoshoots with her clients, she is having me capture the true essence of the clients.   PR is getting to the core and essence of who that client is.   The PR piece goes across the gamut whether it is the visual touch point or the written word, it matters.      That is PR at its core.  Not just understanding who the various audiences are, but what is beneficial for the audiences.    The First Phase   Gina comes from a long line of attorneys.   She began her law career in litigation but quickly moved to media and public relations.     Her degree in communications and international business from Drexel paved the way for career transition into PR.       The transition to opening her own business occurred when her daughter, as an infant, was ill.   She made the decision that family was first and she built her business around her life in Bucks County.    The Second Phase   Furia Rubel Communications was launched on Gina's birthday and she ran with it.   Eighteen years of success later Furia Rubel is thriving.      When Gina started her own business, she made a lot of mistakes, but she also did a lot of things right.   Her recommendation to anyone starting a business is to hire the people who do what you are not an expert at.   Use the time you are delegating for new business development.   Furia Rubel is a Women Owned Business.   There are benefits to having a Women Owned Business Certification.   Companies that have diversity initiatives that require them to offer bids out to women owned or minority owned companies.  If the proposals are the similar and the quality is the same, companies may make the final decision on the status of being Women Owned.  There are definitely benefits.     Crisis management is another expertise that Gina holds.      PR tips   Transparency   No matter the situation, positive or negative, transparency is important.   It's important to be honest and transparent right down to the fact that you need help.     PR and Perception   During a time of crisis, be a resource for people.   Don't sell, it will fall on deaf ears.   Send positive messages.  Use technology tools and continue to be a positive resource.    Authenticity   Authenticity is a value to live by.  Transparency, especially during a crisis, is important.   Be transparent about how your business is changing or how the crisis is affecting your business.        Finding humanity and Grace   When in crisis, look for the positive, the humanity and grace that gives us hope for the future.   Be willing to be agile as approach the changes openly.    Get the Word Out   During a time of crisis, your normal messaging isn't what the media wants.   The media wants to hear about the creativity with how you are handling the situation.      Timing is everything.  It is really about creating and building relationships and being a good resource.   Sometimes it is about asking someone else to share your story.      Stories are going to have to be very sensitive to the environment that we are dealing with.   No different than if dealing with an election.  The media outlets are covering the election and you are not going to get coverage of a small event the same day as an election.    Think outside the box.   Be creative and education, inform and entertain.   Share the light and positive stories.      Stay positive, stay true to yourself, know your audience, don't expect anything from the media, they aren't there to serve you, they are there to serve their audiences.   Believe that when you have a good story, it will get picked up.   It has to be from the heart and the head.     Empathy is a critical component to everyday life, especially in a time of crisis and the months ahead.     Learn more and connect with Gina   Website: https://www.furiarubel.com/ Facebook: @furiarubel Instagram: @furiarubel LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginafuriarubel/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/ginarubel Youtube: https://www.yourtube.com/user/furiarubel   Learn more about your host, Robyn Graham, click HERE.     To learn about The Brand Insider by Robyn Graham, click HERE.     To connect with me, Robyn Graham: Website | Instagram | LinkedIN | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

WE ARE ALL AT RISK  According to Michelle Schaap, a member of the law firm of Chiesa, Shahinian and Giantomasi, “Cybersecurity is the bleeding edge of the law---and it’s always changing.” “We are all at risk,” she warns--both in business and personally--”from cyber attacks.”  Listen as Michelle describes how cybersecurity law affects everything, from our personal banking and most private information, to information security breaches at the largest multinational companies. Michelle wants to educate her clients as to industry best practices; but to also help them stay calm and address the myriad of issues that arise should they experience a cybersecurity event.  YOU HAD ME AT PATTY HEARST  Michelle shares how her interest in law was sparked by her 8th grade teacher. “My teacher had our class “try” the Patty Hearst case,” Michelle recalls. “And I played one of the lawyers.” “I was hooked after that,” she says.  IT’S ALL IN A DAY’S WORK  Michelle began working with clients on cybersecurity matters in the early days of ecommerce. Cybersecurity law was in its infancy, and many of Michelle’s clients were woefully unaware of the risks and potential exposure. Michelle explains the importance of educating her clients in those days, in addition to drafting agreements and designing cybersecurity protocols.  Michelle appreciates a challenge. Listen as she shares her experiences in the male-dominated field of construction law. Early on she identified the need to develop credibility among other experts in the field, so she describes the importance of going back to school to get her construction project management certification.  And then, of course, there’s work/life balance. “Being a working mom isn’t easy even with a supportive spouse or partner,” Michelle explains. “I was always asking myself if I was doing the right thing.” “I have a great relationship with my kids,” says the proud mom, “and they are doing well in life.” She credits supportive employers in helping her find a balance between family life and professional success; but also shares the importance of knowing yourself and speaking up and asking for what you need. “Negotiating work schedules for maternity leave was a big step forward,” she recalls. “If you’ve proven your value,” she says, “it’s much easier to ask for and get the time off you want and need.”  THAT’S GOOD ADVICE  “Find what you love to do,” advises Michelle. “Do work that fulfills you. If it’s the law, find the field that appeals to you and be the best at it. Put yourself into the work you are eager to do every day.”  BIO Michelle Schaap is a member of the law firm of Chiesa, Shahinian and Giantomasi in West Orange, New Jersey, where she leads the firm’s cyber-security practice. She also has a significant presence among corporate lawyers, choosing to focus on issues in the fields of construction, franchising and renewable energy. Her expertise is broad and deep: her clients range from the Fortune 500 to closely-held businesses.  She regularly advises clients on cybersecurity preparedness, counsels clients when data security incidents arise, and trains companies on best practices for security procedures, addressing both their business operations and their customers’ concerns.  Within the construction industry, Michelle negotiates complex agreements – including construction management, architect and design-build agreements. Complementary to Michelle's construction work is her experience negotiating solar facility agreements – including power purchase agreements and engineering, procurement and construction agreements.  She has won numerous awards for her work, including the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2018 Top Women in the Law, among others.  Connect with Michelle  Email mschaap@csglaw.com  Website 

Corporate and law firm leaders call on Gina Rubel for high-stakes public relations, crisis planning, and incident response support including high profile litigation media relations. One of the most widely acknowledged experts on legal marketing and law firm public relations, Gina is a sought-after speaker and media expert. Listed among the 2019 and 2018 Lawdragon Global 100 Leading Consultants and Strategists to the Legal Profession, Gina founded and continues to lead Furia Rubel Communications. The award-winning agency legal marketing and professional service communications boutique has been listed among the leading agencies by the National Law Journal, The Legal Intelligencer, New Jersey Law Journal, and Philadelphia Business Journal. Gina's legal background complements her unparalleled intuition as a client advocate and business diplomat, allowing her to partner with law firm clients to achieve their objectives. She and the Furia Rubel team are focused on the clients' unique selling proposition, brand, key messages, and target audiences. As a result, Furia Rubel has developed and executed award-winning programs with outstanding ROIs. From industry-recognized marketing campaigns to media coverage, Gina and her team deliver exceptional results. Gina didn't discover legal communications and marketing — she just repositioned it for a new century. Often asked why, as a lawyer, she pursued a career in communications, Gina says, “The answer is simple. In marketing and public relations, we communicate a message to a target audience to achieve a desired response or outcome. This is like the practice of law except I can be more proactive and creative.” https://www.furiarubel.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginafuriarubel https://www.attorneyatwork.com/law-practice-book/everyday-public-relations-for-lawyers-2nd-edition/  

Louis Lessig, Partner at Brown & Connery, LLP, offers a new perspective on the future of work. His 20+ years experience in litigation has allowed him to see firsthand various organization’s position in regards to #metoo movement, harassment cases, hostile work environments, and wage/hour irregularities. Selected by the New Jersey Law Journal as one of the “Top 40 Attorneys Under 40”, Louis is no stranger to helping and educating organizations establish equality and create a positive work culture to advance their systems and modernize their mindsets.

February 27, 2018 Sunny with temperatures in the upper 50s. TENSIONS RUN HIGH IN NJ SCHOOLS SINCE FLORIDA SHOOTINGS Since the massacre at a school in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were killed, tensions have been running high in New Jersey schools, The Record reports. Dumont High School was placed on lockdown Monday after police became aware of a threat posted on social media. In Nutley, two juveniles were arrested over the weekend after a threat was reported to Abundant Life Academy. And in Mahwah, parents were notified that an elementary student, fearful of an earlier threat, had brought an airsoft gun to school. The Mahwah police chief says a surge in threats and false alarms is common after a school shooting. MURPHY TALKS GUNS AND GATEWAY AT WHITE HOUSE Gov. Phil Murphy joined other governors at a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday where the discussion focused on gun safety, NJ.com writes. Trump used that forum to promote his plan to arm teachers in schools. In an earlier session with White House officials, Murphy and other governors focused on the administration’s infrastructure plans. Murphy said in a statement after the meeting, “Few issues are more critical to New Jersey's future than ensuring federal partnerships for our infrastructure needs, especially the Gateway project.” NJ HAS WIDE RANGE IN PROPERTY TAX INCREASES, DECREASES In 2017, New Jersey property taxes rose 1.64 percent on average, The Asbury Park Press reports. But while some municipalities saw high increases, other towns had significant decreases. Sea Bright had an increase of nearly 16 percent, while Walpack had a decrease of more than 30 percent. You can check where your local government fell in the full list posted online. NJ ATTORNEY GENERAL MOVES TO MAKE POLICE VIDEOS PUBLIC Police dashcam and body cam videos that document the use of deadly force should be released to the public once an initial investigation is completed, State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said Monday, according to the New Jersey Law Journal. He said he was issuing the directive to promote “transparency in police-community relations.” The new policy will take effect after an analysis for compliance with attorney ethics rules is complete. REPORT ON RED-LIGHT CAMERAS’ VALUE NEVER RELEASED A report from a state engineer that said reviving the state’s red-light camera system could prevent pedestrian fatalities and deadly right-angle crashes was never released by the state Department of Transportation, The Record says. The controversial cameras were scrapped three years ago. The report says: “Despite all its problems, the program had a positive impact on the public. If we had been able to make some modifications, it could have done much more.”

January 29, 2018 Mostly cloudy with rain and snow tonight. High temperatures in the mid-40s. U.S. REP. SIRES BOYCOTTING STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS When President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Albio Sires of West New York will not be in attendance, NJ.com writes. "The congressman is not attending the State of the Union because many of his constituents are offended by the president's rhetoric and behavior," said Erica Daughtrey, a spokeswoman for Sires. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross of Camden and Analilia Mejia, executive director of the New Jersey working families alliance, wrote in a guest column on NJ.com that they intended to be in the audience for Trump’s speech. NJ JOINING NY, CONNECTICUT IN LEGAL CHALLENGE TO TRUMP TAX LAW The governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut said they are forming a coalition to file a lawsuit over the federal tax overhaul enacted late last year, The Washington Post reports. Specifically, Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York and Gov. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut contend that the portion of the law that limits the amount of state property tax that can be deducted is unconstitutional. ARRESTS OF IMMIGRANTS SPARK PROTEST IN METUCHEN U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone of Long Branch and Bonnie Watson Coleman of Ewing Township joined hundreds of people demonstrating in Metuchen on Sunday to protest the arrest of two Indonesian immigrants after they dropped of their children at school last week, Patch.com writes. And last week Attorney General Gurbir Grewal called for a federal review of the arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers of the immigrants, Roby Sanger of Metuchen and Gunawan Liem of Franklin Park, The Record reports. Grewal says the arrests violated ICE’s policy of prohibiting enforcement action at sensitive locations. GARDEN STATE HAS HIGHEST FORECLOSURE RATE IN U.S. New Jersey’s foreclosure rate was the highest in the country for 2017, the Press of Atlantic City reports. New Jersey, which had 1.61 percent of its properties with a foreclosure filing, came in ahead of Delaware at 1.13 percent and Maryland at 0.95 percent, according to ATTOM Data Solutions, which curates a property database. Atlantic City had the highest rate of foreclosure of any metropolitan area in the country. NJ RESIDENTS NOT VERY CONCERNED ABOUT OPIOIDS, STUDY SAYS A new study says that most New Jersey residents are not very concerned about the dangers of prescription opioid drugs, myCentralJersey.com reports. The study by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey finds that only 17 percent of the survey participants were very concerned about opioid drugs and 29 percent were somewhat concerned. In the final months of his tenure, Gov. Chris Christie made opioid drugs a signature issue. NJSPCA MUST COMPLY WITH OPEN RECORDS LAW, COURT RULES The state Open Public Records Act applies to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, even though it is a private, non-profit group, a state appeals court ruled on Friday. The ruling came in a case related to the society’s takeover of an animal shelter in Middlesex County, the New Jersey Law Journal says. But the court ruling might not apply later in the year when the society loses its law-enforcement authority.

This week on the Law School Insider, a podcast brought to you by Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, we are bringing you a special presentation of a talk given at WMU Cooley Law School by past ABA President, Paulette Brown. Paulette Brown shares her thoughts on law school and law career success and this is an interview that you will not want to miss.   Paulette Brown became the first African-American woman to lead the American Bar Association (ABA) in August 2015. She is partner and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee at the international law firm, Locke Lord LLP. She has held many positions throughout her career including in-house counsel to a number of Fortune 500 companies and as a municipal court judge. In private practice, she has specialized in all aspects of labor and employment and commercial litigation. Brown has been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of “The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America” and by the New Jersey Law Journal as one of the “prominent women and minority attorneys in the State of New Jersey.” She received the New Jersey Medal from the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and currently serves on its Board of Trustees. She has also repeatedly been named as a “New Jersey Super Lawyer” and by U.S. News as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of commercial litigation. In 2009, Brown was a recipient of the Spirit of Excellence Award from the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession. In 2011, she was honored with the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. Brown, who served as president of the National Bar Association from 1993-1994, received that group’s highest honor, The C. Francis Stradford Award, in 2015. Brown earned a J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law and a B.A. at Howard University. Read more about Paulette Brown's visit to WMU-Cooley Law School on the WMU-Cooley Law School Blog.

Ken Pyle is a partner of DFDR Consulting specializing in Information Security, Computer Forensics, Enterprise Virtualization and Network Engineering. Ken has an extensive background in Network Penetration and Remediation, Compliance and Secure Design. Prior to joining DFDR, he served as a Security and Network Engineer for several Information Technology companies and as the IT Director/Security Engineer of a large accounting firm. Ken has consulted with financial institutions, banks, government defense contractors and other highly secure facilities on issues of Information Security, Computer Forensics and Secure Network Design. Ken has lectured on Information Security and has published several whitepapers on subjects including public information gathering via Social Networking and Social Engineering. Ken was a featured speaker at the 2015 Computer and Enterprise Investigations Conference (CEIC). Ken is a highly rated and popular lecturer on Information Security, presenting for several professional organizations including Wolters Kluwer, Prime Global, RBMA and AGN. Ken is also a subject matter expert for Information Security, appearing in industry publications such as Accounting Today and the New Jersey Law Journal. In 2015, he was recognized as a "40 under 40" by South Jersey Business People. Holding numerous security and technology certifications from industry leaders such as Offensive Security, ISC2, Guidance Software, EC-Council, Cisco, VMware, CompTIA and AccessData, he has also published several software vulnerabilities and exploits, and is an active researcher. He is currently working on a book concentrating on Cybersecurity, Forensics and Secure Design.

Certified Eldercare attorney Dana Bookbinder and the authors of a new book, World War II Remembered, are the guests on the May 27 episode of Boomer Generation Radio. In the Kendal Corporation-sponsored  portion of the program, Clint Gardner and co-author Mary Jenkins discuss their book that collects reminiscences of residents at the Kendal retirement community in Hanover, NH. Clint was in the 13th wave of infantry ashore on D-Day, and was one of the US military liberators of German concentration camp Buchenwald.   Dana E. Bookbinder, CELA Begley Law Group About the guests Dana E. Bookbinder is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the ABA accredited National Elder Law Foundation and a Series 65 licensed investment advisor representative. She concentrates her areas of practice in Asset Protection Planning, Elder Law, Veteran's Planning, Disability Planning, Estate Planning, Life Care Planning and Estate & Trust Administration. In addition, Dana is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veteran's benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dana is a former Chair of the Elder and Disability Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and past Chair of the Burlington County Probate Committee. She has authored several articles on legal devices for asset, estate and tax planning in publications including the New Jersey Law Journal's Financial Planning Supplement. She also lectures to civic and retirement groups and holds seminars sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Association. She is a member of NAELA, a life member of The National Registry of Who's Who and a member of the New Jersey State, Pennsylvania and District of Columbia bar associations. She received her B.A. degree with distinction from Cornell University and her law degree from The George Washington University Law School. Watch a panel discussion video involving Mary and Clint taped during a 2012 Veterans Day Observance at Dartmouth College.   Boomer Generation Radio airs on WWDB-AM 860 every Tuesday at 10 a.m., and features news and conversation aimed at Baby Boomers and the issues facing them as members of what Rabbi Address calls “the club sandwich generation.” You can hear the show live on AM 860, or streamed live from the WWDB website. Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Jewish Sacred Aging podcasts. Subscribe to these podcasts in the Apple iTunes Music Store.