In partnership with the New Jersey State Bar Association In-House Counsel Committee, McCarter & English is proud to support the 2026 Corporate Counsel Institute, a program that brings together experienced in-house leaders and outside counsel to share practical strategies for strengthening legal Continue Reading
Beyond the Contract: Insider Strategies for Thriving as a Sub on Federal Projects
Maria Panichelli speaks during a session titled “Beyond the Contract: Insider Strategies for Thriving as a Sub on Federal Projects,” during the National 8(a) Association 2026 National Small Business Conference in Nashville, TN. Continue Reading
Emily Gianquinto Shares Leadership Insights at CBA Presidential Fellows Meeting
Strong legal leadership depends on understanding how the profession is governed and how lawyers can influence its direction. At the Presidential Fellows Meeting, Emily Gianquinto, McCarter & English special counsel and Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) president, discusses the CBA’s Continue Reading
Common Misconceptions and Core Goals of Estate Planning
Most estate plans fail not because they’re complicated—but because key basics are overlooked. Partner Nick Keller speaks at an estate planning workshop hosted by Felician University, Rutherford, providing a high-level overview of estate planning and addressing common misconceptions and core planning Continue Reading
Artificial Intelligence Impact on Legal Workplace Standards
With the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace setting, employers need to understand how AI usage interacts with labor and employment legal norms, which are struggling to keep pace with AI’s advances. Hugh Murray and Emily Gianquinto lead a webinar that discuss such Continue Reading
8th Annual Federal Pro Bono Institute CLE Program
McCarter & English partners Daniella Gordon and Mark Makhail join speakers for the 8th Annual Federal Pro Bono Institute CLE Program presented by the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. During the program, speakers will provide an overview of the pleading requirements for 1983 claims Continue Reading
New York vs. New Jersey: Trust and Estate Planning, Administration, and Litigation on Both Sides of the Hudson
With differing tax laws, administration processes, and litigation practices, navigating trust and estate planning across New York and New Jersey can be a complex challenge for professionals managing clients in both states. In this session, Tim Ferges presents “New York vs. New Jersey: Trust and Continue Reading
American College of Trial Lawyers Annual Seminar, (2021-2025)
Justice Jaynee LaVecchia (ret.) joined Bill Wallach at the Rutgers Law School, as presenters for the American College of Trial Lawyers Annual Seminar on Advocacy in the Courtroom and Arbitrations. The discussion focused upon such topics as professionalism in the ADR setting, lessons learned in Continue Reading
Supply Chain Challenges and Changes
In FY26 we will continue to have challenges in securing critical supply chains internationally and domestically. Andrew Hamilton and Philip Lee lead this session during the 2025 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review, provides an update on those challenges as well as developments in rules and Continue Reading
Celebrating Public Service: Avery’s Keynote at Hamden Police Awards
Vanessa Roberts Avery, McCarter & English partner and former US Attorney for Connecticut, delivered the keynote at the Hamden Police Department’s 2025 Awards & Recognition Dinner. The event celebrated the dedication, service, and exceptional commitment of the department’s officers. Avery’s Continue Reading