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    Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has been charged with:

    • Engaging in, and where possible, to lead in outside organizations that seek to improve diversity and inclusion everywhere
    • Educating the people around them on the importance of a diverse and inclusive environment
    • Guiding the firm in its recruiting efforts, ensuring that we can find the best people for the task at hand

    Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is comprised of employees from each of our offices. The members meet regularly to monitor the progress of the firm’s inclusion and diversity efforts and the forging of a closer alliance with the various national, regional, and local diversity organizations.

    Committee Members:

    Michael Ksiazek, Esq.
    Committee Chair
    Shareholder
    267.907.9614
    Chinsu Shajan, Esq.
    Committee Secretary
    Associate
    609.219.7447
    Greg Deatz
    Greg Deatz
    Chief Operating Officer
    609.895.7338
    Michael Donahue, Esq.
    Managing Shareholder
    609.895.7343
    Nicole Durso, Esq.
    Associate
    267.907.9649
    Catherine (Kate) Foley, Esq.
    Associate
    267.759.9698
     Amanda Freyer, Esq.
    Associate
    609.895.7354
    Tommie Ann Gibney, Esq.
    Shareholder
    856.552.4477
    Craig Hilliard, Esq.
    Shareholder
    609.895.7346
     Bhaveen R. Jani, Esq.
    Shareholder
    609.896.0629
    Taylor Johnson
    Taylor Johnson
    Intake Specialist
    609.895.7249
    Suzanne Kizis
    Suzanne Kizis
    Director of Human Resources
    609.895.7291
    Jeffrey A. Krawitz, Esq.
    Shareholder
    267.907.9606
    Jeffrey A. Lang, Esq.
    Shareholder
    609.219.7452
    Joseph Lemkin, Esq.
    Shareholder
    609.791.7022
    Louis M. Ragone, Esq.
    Shareholder
    609.219.7448
    Lisa Ross
    Lisa Ross
    Marketing & Business Development Coordinator
    609.219.7429
    Sarah Ryan
    Sarah Ryan
    Director of Marketing & Business Development
    609.791.7021
    Lara Weber
    Lara Weber
    Sr. HR Specialist
    609.219.7422
    Natalie Wilks
    Natalie Wilks
    Marketing & Business Development Manager
    609.219.7420

    Key Contacts

    Michael Ksiazek, Esq.
    DEI Committee Chair
    267.907.9614
    Email

    Chinsu Shajan, Esq.
    DEI Committee Secretary
    609.219.7447
    Email

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