Recognition

McCarter & English partner and former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Jaynee LaVecchia has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Princeton University in recognition of her career in public service and law. The honor was conferred during Princeton’s 2026 Commencement ceremony, where Continue Reading

Several McCarter attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists published by Thomson Reuters. Selected through a peer nomination and evaluation process, only 5 percent of lawyers in each state are named Super Lawyers, while just 2.5 percent are recognized as Rising Continue Reading

Congratulations to Walter Howell on graduating from the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global’s 2025-2026 Leadership 2.0 Program, a program focusing on advanced leadership development and career growth for experienced professionals across the commercial real estate industry and is designed to help Continue Reading

McCarter & English is proud to once again be recognized by NJBIZ on its 2026 In the Lead: Legacy Businesses list, the publication’s second annual recognition of longstanding New Jersey businesses that have demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and sustained success over the years. In Continue Reading

Gayle Lamptey has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyer in the state of Pennsylvania by The National Black Lawyers. This recognition is reserved for the top lawyers in each state, recognized for their outstanding legal skills and professional contributions. Continue Reading

New Jersey lawyer-lobbying firms saw a 7% increase in earnings in 2025, with overall lobbying expenditures in the state reaching $110.6 million, according to a new report from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC). McCarter placed second, reporting $3.47 million, a 3% increase Continue Reading

The McCarter Government Affairs team once again set a firm record for lobbying revenue in 2025, according to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC)’s annual report. McCarter ranked second among lawyer-lobbying firms and ranked seventh among all lobbying firms in the state. The Continue Reading

McCarter & English partner Alexandra Joyce has been named a Lawyer on the Fast Track winner for the 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. Presented by The Legal Intelligencer and Law.com, this recognition honors exceptional lawyers in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and reflects Alex’s dedication, Continue Reading

McCarter & English partner Penelope Taylor has been named the 2026 recipient of the Essex County Bar Association’s Bernard A. Kuttner Pro Bono Service Award. The award recognizes attorneys, law firms, and other legal professionals who improve access to legal services and enhance human dignity by Continue Reading

Moy Ogilvie, Managing Partner of the Hartford office, has been recognized on the Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50 List for the sixth consecutive year. Annually, the list honors Connecticut’s most influential leaders, highlighting their contributions and impact throughout the state. Moy’s Continue Reading