FALL 2024 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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Women Lawyers in Bergen (WLIB)
We are a dynamic community committed to educating, advocating, networking, and supporting women in the legal profession, located in Bergen County, NJ
BECOME A MEMBER
of Women Lawyers in Bergen
Are you ready to make new friends, share experiences, ask for help,
and assist others?
Women Lawyers in Bergen in Action
Jean Robertson Scholarship Fund
WLIB created and funded the Jean Robertson Scholarship Fund which in the last 35 years has given yearly $2500 scholarships to deserving female law students, totaling over $100,000.
Meet and Mingle with your Elected Female Officials
WLIB hosts “Meet and Mingle with your Elected Female Officials” yearly for last 40 years where our membership networks with state and local female state senators, assemblywomen, county commissioners and mayors,
Susan Lucianna Breast Cancer Fund
We have begun partnering with the Susan Lucianna Breast Cancer Fund, a local non profit helping breast cancer patients with quality of life needs. We hosted a RALLY AGAINST BREAST CANCER last October outside the courthouse which raised over $7500 for the charity.
Law Clerks’ Reception & Luncheon
WLIB hosts a reception every fall for the BERGEN COUNTY judges, law clerks and membership so everyone can get to know each other.
Donations to the Shelter
WLIB passionately gathers generous donations for the shelter during the holiday season, spreading warmth and hope to those in need.
WLIB Member spotlight
Meet Erica L. Fields, Esq.,
the newly elected Secretary of WLIB
A Rutgers College graduate with a Master’s in Criminal Justice from Boston University, Erica grew up surrounded by conversations about the law. In discussing the benefits of WLIB membership, she highlighted the invaluable social connections it fosters among women attorneys, making it a powerful network for professional and personal growth.
Women Lawyers in Bergen 2024-26 Officers
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Tamra Katcher PRESIDENT -
Sheila O’Shea Criscione Vice President
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Helene Herbert TREASURER
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Erica Fields Secretary
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Diane Lucianna Immediate Past President
Young Lawyers Corner
The Young Lawyers Committee of Women Lawyers in Bergen meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Each meeting is hosted by one of the members.
If anyone would like additional information including the location of the next meeting or are interested in joining the Committee, please contact Sarah Gloates Horta, Esq. at [email protected].
Women Lawyers in Bergen Upcoming Events:
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11/01/2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
WLIB Breast Cancer Rally
The courthouse square, Hackensack NJ |
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11/13/2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
MAKE WINE WITH US
Make Wine With Us, Wallington New Jersey |
WLIB Announcements
Congratulations to Helayne Weiss and Helene Herbert on being honored by the Women’s Rights Information Center on May 15, 2024 with the Phoebe Seham Award for their hard work and devotion to the WRIC.
Congratulations to Felicia Farber, Esq. on being named a Visiting Assistant Professor and Director Mediation Clinic at Rutgers Law School. We also congratulate Felicia on the publication of her second book, “Fake Out”, which won an award at the 2024 Beach Book Festival and was a runner-up at the San Francisco Book Festival.
Congratulations to Kelly Castor, Esq. who was honored at the Diversity in the Profession Dinner with the 2024 Diversity in the Profession Award. Please see the interview with Kelly in this issue of WLIB Newsletter as well as Kelly’s article on AI.
Congratulations to Linda F. Spiegel, Esq. who was appointed to be the Co-Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s, Senior Lawyers Division, Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee for 2024-2025.
Congratulations to our new officers, President, Tamra Katcher, Esq., Vice President, Sheila O’Shea Criscione, Esq., Treasurer, Helen Herbert, Esq. and Secretary, Erica Fields, Esq. Please see Tamra’s interview in this issue as
well as her first President’s Message and her book review of Pride and Prejudice. Our newest officer, Erica Fields, Esq., will be the subject of an interview in the Fall Newsletter and she has penned an article in this issue. Please see Erica’s article in this issue entitled, “Stay, Fido, Stay”.
