The Honorable Melvin L. Gelade, J.S.C. (Ret.) Joins SSE&C
May 14, 2013
TAKES PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING
Melvin L. Gelade, J.S.C. (Ret.)
Former Superior Court Judge of New Jersey
Former Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Labor
Former Director, Governor’s Office of Employee Relations
has become Counsel to the Firm
and will concentrate his practice in the areas of
Mediation/Arbitration and Employment/Labor Law
May 2013
2013 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
March 19, 2013
Schwartz Simon Edelstein and Celso (SSE&C), LLC is delighted to announce several members of the firm have been selected to the elite group of 2013 New Jersey “Super Lawyers”.
This recognition has been bestowed on these four attorneys for the last several consecutive years.
Please join SSE&C as it celebrates the achievements of the following:
Nathanya G. Simon – Schools & Education
Stephen J. Edelstein – Employment & Labor
Nicholas Celso, III – Schools & Education
Stefani C Schwartz – Employment & Labor
SSE&C Counsel and Senior Associates have also been named 2013 “Rising Stars”. This is a first-time achievement for Counsel Nicholas D. Bliablias and Douglas M. Silvestro. Mr. Bliablias was recognized in the Employment Litigation: Defense practice area while Mr. Silvestro was selected for Schools & Education. Counsel, Jonathan M. Busch is a repeat “Rising Star” honoree in the Schools & Education practice area.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Nathanya G. Simon, Esq. Invited to Speak at March MCADSE Meeting
March 7, 2013
Nathanya G. Simon is the featured guest speaker at the March 8 meeting of the Monmouth County Association of Directors in Special Education (MCADSE). Ms. Simon, New Jersey’s preeminent attorney in the field of special education, will be speaking on the subject of “Hot Topics in Special Education.” Ms. Simon is a noted lecturer and author, and a frequent presenter at state and national conferences, workshops and seminars.
SSE&C Sponsors NJWLA Platinum Gala
February 28, 2013
SSE&C is proud to sponsor the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association 6th Annual WILL Platinum Gala. This year’s event will be held on March 20 at The Grove in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers is the featured Keynote Speaker.
The NJWLA’s Women’s Initiative and Leaders in Law (WILL) Platinum Award is bestowed upon individuals for their exceptional achievements, the development of the legal profession, their sustained contributions to gender equity challenges and other issues unique to women in the legal profession.
2013 Honorees Include:
JUDICIAL SECTOR – FEDERAL
Judge Judith H. Wizmur
US Bankruptcy Court
PUBLIC SECTOR
The Honorable Jennifer Velez
NJ Department of Human Services
CORPORATE SECTOR
Lucinda Long
Senior VP and General Counsel
Valley National Bank
JUDICIAL SECTOR – STATE
LEGAL PIONEER AWARD
Justice Jaynee LaVecchia
NJ Supreme Court
PRIVATE SECTOR
Lynda Bennett
Member, Lowenstein Sandler, NJWLA Past President
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Dean Frances V. Bouchoux
Rutgers Law School
For additional information please visit http://www.njwla.org/events/2013-will-platinum-gala/