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Brown & Connery, LLP is Proud to Announce a Partnership with Diversity Lab by Participating in the Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification Process

Brown & Connery, LLP is pleased to announce that our firm is participating in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule certification process.  To be Mansfield Certified for 2022-2023, firms are asked to consider at least 30% historically underrepresented lawyers, including women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities when appointing, electing, or promoting attorneys into leadership roles and equity partnerships, and engaging in client and firm governance based activities.  

“We are honored to participate in the Midsize Mansfield Rule certification process, which aligns with Brown & Connery’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where the contributions of people of all backgrounds are valued and integrated into the firm.”

The Mansfield Rule has become the standard by which law firms track and measure their efforts to boost diversity at leadership levels.  Brown & Connery is participating in the 2022-2023 Midsize Mansfield Rule cohort. Participating law firms are asked to share lessons learned with each other through monthly knowledge sharing forums. Law firms must also continue to meet routine check-ins, data collections, and reporting milestones throughout the certification year.

Brown & Connery welcomes and values different ideas, perspectives, and experiences and recognizes this enables us to provide innovative legal solutions to our clients’ most complicated challenges.  We look forward to collaborating with the law firms participating in the program to share ideas and opportunities to progress our firm and the broader legal community.   To learn more about the Mansfield Certification, click here  https://www.diversitylab.com/pilot-projects/mansfield_midsize/

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Brown & Connery Attorneys Named 2022 Top Attorneys By SJ Magazine

Three Brown & Connery attorneys were named by SJ Magazine to its annual “Top Attorneys” list for 2022.  According to the publication, the list highlights noteworthy professionals who, according to their peers, are making a remarkable impact in the courtroom and beyond.  The magazine bases the list on peer recognition by asking South Jersey attorneys which of their fellow lawyers excels at their profession.

The Brown & Connery attorneys recognized in the publication include William F. Cook (Employee Benefits), Michael J. Miles (Commercial), and William M. Tambussi (Election).

The list in its entirety and a full description of the selection methodology can be found at https://sjmagazine.net/august-2022/top-attorneys-south-jersey-lawyers-2022.  No aspect of the advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

 

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Shawn C. Huber Re-Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey

Brown & Connery, LLP is pleased to share that one of its partners, Shawn C. Huber, was recently re-certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney.  Mr. Huber is one of approximately two percent of attorneys in the State who have been certified by the Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney.

The Firm is also pleased to share that Mr. Huber was recently elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for Trial Attorneys of New Jersey.  Trial Attorneys of New Jersey is an organization of approximately 600 members consisting of both plaintiff & defense attorneys from the civil and criminal bars and is dedicated to promoting the interests of the public at large, the interest of the litigants involved in civil and criminal cases, and the interests of the bench and bar.

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New Hires & Promotions for 2021

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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2022

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Brown & Connery Welcomes New Associates in 2020

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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2021

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In Honor of Black History Month

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Shawn C. Huber, Esquire to be NBI Faculty Member at National Business Institute Course, “Civil Trial From Start to Finish”

Shawn C. Huber, Esquire will be a NBI faculty member at a National Business Institute course on September 24, 2020 titled “Civil Trial From Start to Finish.” The program provides “an engaging study of each key step of civil trial to gain the skills of experienced courtroom attorneys and practical pointers that you can use during your next trial.” To register, please go to the following link:  https://www.nbi-sems.com/86389ER?ctname=NBI-Email_Faculty_SelfPromo_DL1&affil=NBI&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NBI-Email_Faculty_SelfPromo_DL1

 

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New Jersey Supreme Court Decides Case in Favor of Brown & Connery, LLP’s Client

Brown & Connery, LLP is pleased to share that on May 12, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided New Jersey Transit Corp. v. Sanchez in our client’s favor.  This was a workers’ compensation subrogation matter as the result of an automobile crash.  Our employer client sought reimbursement of medical and temporary and permanent indemnity payments made to an employee from an accident from the negligent tortfeasor.  The trial court held that the verbal threshold defense barred our client’s claim, pursuant to longstanding precedent, and dismissed the case.  However, on appeal, the Appellate Division disagreed and held that the verbal threshold defense did not bar the claim since the claim was for economic loss as opposed to noneconomic loss.  The New Jersey Supreme Court granted certification and agreed, overruling that prior precedent and now allowing employers to assert such claims.  This is a tremendous victory for our client and all other employers in New Jersey as well as workers’ compensation insurers and their third-party administrators.  The matter was handled by partner Shawn C. Huber.

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