Cohn Lifland Partner and Shakespeare scholar Jeffrey W. Herrmann will present "A Seminar By Any Other Name -- The Shakespeare CLE," a NJICLE program -- live and online, December 5. For more information: https://lnkd.in/e2ED9JRm
Amanda S. Trigg Receives "Fellow of the Year" Award from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Amanda Trigg, a practice leader on the Family Law Team at Cohn Lifland, has been honored with the distinguished “Fellow of the Year” award from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML.org), an organization recognized for its commitment to advancing the practice of family law and supporting the highest ethical standards within the profession.
The “Fellow of the Year” award is one of the AAML’s most prestigious accolades, given annually to a Fellow who demonstrates exceptional legal skills, a commitment to the values of the Academy, and a deep dedication to improving the practice of family law. Amanda received the award from the AAML’s President for exemplary service to the Academy.
The AAML accepted Amanda as a Fellow in 2006. She currently serves as a National Vice President of the organization.
About the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) is a national organization of highly skilled family law attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their practice. Founded in 1962, the AAML’s mission is to promote the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of family law, while fostering the education and professional development of its members.
For more information on the AAML and its Fellows, please visit https://www.aaml.org/.
Bergen County "Top Lawyers 2024"
Congratulations to all our attorneys who were recognized in “Bergen County’s Top Lawyers 2024,” which was published in the November issue of Bergen Health & Life magazine. Twenty of our attorneys were recognized!
Joseph (Jay) B. Brown, Joshua P. Cohn, Audra DePaolo, Mercedes Diego, Jeffrey Fiorello, Matthew F. Gately, Jeffrey W. Herrmann, Leonard Z. Kaufmann, Maria J. La Sala, Jacqueline N. Larsen, Walter M. Luers, Joseph A. Maurice, Peter S. Pearlman, Erika R. Piccirillo, Alex Pisarevsky, Richard A. Schnoll, Geri Landau Squire, Christina N. Stripp, Allen Susser, Amanda S. Trigg
Cohn Lifland Celebrates The Jordy Foundation
To celebrate our centennial anniversary, Cohn Lifland is making monthly donations to charitable organizations throughout 2024.
We are pleased to announce that our October contribution is to The Jordy Foundation, whose mission is to provide assistance to pediatric cancer patients and their families. Among other assistance for these strong warriors, their primary goal is to provide iPads and tablets to these patients.
Jeffrey Herrmann Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
Each year, The New Jersey Law Journal presents its New Jersey Legal Awards. The most prestigious award is their recognition of lawyers for Lifetime Achievement.
Cohn Lifland is pleased that Jeffrey W. Herrmann has been selected this year to be recognized for Lifetime Achievement.
In 2022, Cohn Lifland attorney Peter S. Pearlman was similarly recognized for Lifetime Achievement.
Jeffrey is a true Renaissance man. He has had a long and distinguished career as a commercial litigator. He also has served for the past eight years as an English Professor teaching Shakespeare.
Cohn Lifland Goes Purple Again!
On September 15, Cohn Lifland's attorneys and staff supported the fight against Alzheimer's Disease by participating in the Bergen-Passaic Walk to End Alzheimer's. To date, the Cohn Lifland Alz-Stars have raised over $5,000 in 2024. Our team will continue collecting donations through December 31, so it's not too late for you to join us in the fight to end Alzheimer's by donating online: https://bit.ly/3WW3TZa
Significant changes to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act took effect September 3, 2024. The changes include (1) new requirements that requestors certify regarding whether the request is for a commercial purpose or is related to a legal proceeding; (2) a new cause of action in favor of public agencies against requestors where public agencies can ask courts to limit or even eliminate their obligation to respond to OPRA requests; (3) expanded privacy protections; and much more.
Walter Luers's article, "Major OPRA Changes Take Effect September 3, 2024," appeared in The New Jersey Law Journal. Click here to read it. Questions about these changes should be directed to Walter Luers or Christina Stripp at wml@njlawfirm.com or cs@njlawfirm.com.
Cohn Lifland Welcomes Kelsey Mulholland to its Family Law Group
Cohn Lifland is delighted to welcome Kelsey Mulholland to its Family Law and Family Law Mediation Practice Groups as Of Counsel.
Kelsey Mulholland practices family law, including divorce litigation, custody, prenuptial agreements and domestic violence. He is a court-approved mediator and has experience mediating a variety of cases, including divorces and custody matters, since 2015.
Cohn Lifland Celebrates Play for P.I.N.K.
To celebrate our centennial anniversary, Cohn Lifland is making monthly donations to charitable organizations throughout 2024.
We are pleased to announce that our August contribution is to Play for P.I.N.K. Play for P.I.N.K. is dedicated to giving people with breast cancer longer lives and better outcomes, donating 100% of funds raised to breast cancer research.
Partners Jeffrey Fiorello and Amanda Trigg published an article, "Finding Harmony in Conflict: Leverage the Dynamics Connecting Mediation and Arbitration in Family Law, in The New Jersey Law Journal, August 20, 2024.
Say Mr. Fiorello and Ms. Trigg, "Family law disputes involve deep emotions. Even when effective, litigation exacerbates tensions and can undermine emotional healing. In contrast, mediation and arbitration offer opportunities to address legal issues as well as relational aspects of conflicts. Embracing the interconnected dynamics of mediation and arbitration can foster more harmonious outcomes."
To read the article, click here.
