After extensive discussion and careful consideration, the NJAJ Nominating Committee is pleased to unanimously present a slate of officers and national representatives for the 2024-2025 year.
The Nominating Committee would like to express its gratitude to all of the candidates who interviewed for the positions the committee was considering.
Here is the slate of officers and national representatives.
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Jonathan H. Lomurro, Esq.
Freehold
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President-Elect
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Richard J. Albuquerque, Esq.
Egg Harbor Township
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1st Vice President
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Diane L. Cardoso, Esq.
Kearny
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2nd Vice President and
Diversity Officer
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K. Raja Bhattacharya, Esq.
West Orange
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3rd Vice President
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Deborah S. Dunn, Esq.
Marlton
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Treasurer
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Jared M. Placitella, Esq.
Red Bank
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Secretary
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Melissa M. Baxter, Esq.
Cherry Hill
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Assistant Secretary
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Jacquelyn R. Matchett, Esq.
Mount Laurel
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Parliamentarian
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Sherwin Tsai, Esq.
Teaneck
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State Delegate
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Judie A. Saunders, Esq.
Red Bank
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AAJ Minority Caucus Representative
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This slate of nominees will be presented to the membership for voting at the annual Membership Meeting and Election of Officers at 9:00 am on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.
President-Elect Adam B. Lederman, Esq. becomes President automatically under the election procedures of NJAJ.
The alternative procedure for election to office under the By-Laws is for members to submit a petition of nomination signed by twenty-five (25) members in good standing by April 8, 2024 to a member of the Nominating Committee.
The members of the Nominating Committee are:
James S. Lynch, Esq., Chair; Alexa D’Amato Barrera, Esq.; Kevin M. Costello, Esq.; Tommie Ann Gibney, Esq.; Lynne M. Kizis, Esq.; Adam B. Lederman, Esq.; Kathleen M. Reilly, Esq.; and Ravi Sattiraju, Esq.