The ROI -NJ, a widely-renowned online media company created to inform and connect businesses in New Jersey, has released its annual ROI Influencers: People of Color list recognizing people of color in New Jersey who have made a significant impact in the business, academia, nonprofit and governmental sectors. The Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (“HBA-NJ”) is proud to celebrate the selection of the following past presidents and members as ROI Influencers: People of Color 2023:
Past President Anna Maria Tejada is a Partner at Saul Ewing in Newark where she practices labor and employment law. In addition to her long list of accolades, this is her second time making the ROI Influencers: People of Color list.
Past President Reynold Lambert is a Partner at Lowenstein Sandler where he practices business and class action litigation. Reynold has previously made the ROI Influencers: People of Color list and has been recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal as a Diverse Attorney of the Year.
Andrés Acebo is the President of New Jersey City University, where he has led the school out of financial difficulties toward a bright future with an emphasis on educating underserved first-generation students.
Guillermo C. Artiles is a Partner and the Chair of the Government Affairs Practice group at McCarter & English. Most recently, Guillermo served as Associate Counsel to New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy.
Stephanie A. Brown is the Associate Director of Government Affairs at Wonder, an upscale food delivery startup. Stephanie also currently serves as Chair of the New Jersey State Ethics Commission.
Abby Webb, President of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, commented, “The inclusion of five HBA-NJ members on the ROI Influencers: People of Color list shows that our membership has influence, is making an impact, and that our hard work is being recognized. I congratulate these deserving leaders and I look forward to seeing more of our members make the list next year!”
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About The Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
Founded in 1980, the HBA-NJ is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit association that is comprised of attorneys, judges, law professors, law students, and other professionals who share a common interest in addressing the issues affecting Hispanics within the legal community.
The purpose of the Association is to serve the public interest: (i) by cultivating the art and science of jurisprudence, (ii) by advancing the standing of the legal profession, and (iii) by preserving high standards of integrity, honor, and professional courtesy among Hispanic lawyers.
Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
P.O. Box 25562, Newark, NJ 07101
For more information about the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, please visit our website at: www.njhba.org or contact Albertina Webb, Esq., HBA-NJ President, at awebb@hillwallack.com.
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