Awards & Recognition

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Ranks as the No. 2 Bond Counsel in New Jersey in First Half of 2019 08.26.2019Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer is ranked as the number 2 bond counsel by deal count in New Jersey for the first half of 2019, reflecting Wilentz’s prominence in the New Jersey bond market. The firm ranked third by value over this same period.

Best Lawyers Recognizes 34 Wilentz Lawyers, 8 Lawyers of the Year 08.15.201934 Wilentz lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, includihng 8 lawyers named "Lawyers of the Year."

Darren M. Gelber Serves as Special Co-Editor of New Jersey Lawyer Magazine 06.27.2019Wilentz Shareholder and Criminal Law Chair Darren M. Gelber serves as special co-editor of the June 2019 edition of New Jersey Lawyer Magazine concerning the issue of Bail Reform.

Lynne M. Kizis Named to NJBIZ Law Power 50 06.24.2019Wilentz Shareholder and Mass Tort/Class Action Co-Chair Lynne Kizis has been named by NJBIZ to its “Law Power 50” list. Ms. Kizis is among the 50 attorneys in New Jersey named to this year’s list, in recognition of her leadership roles within the New Jersey Association for Justice.

Former New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert N. Wilentz Inducted into Legal Services of New Jersey’s Equal Justice Library and Archive Circle of Honor 06.14.2019Robert Nathan Wilentz, the former Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, has been inducted (posthumously) into Legal Services of New Jersey’s Equal Justice Library and Archive Circle of Honor.

Edward T. Kole Sworn in as President of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey 06.13.2019Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Shareholder Edward T. Kole was installed as the President of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey (“the Association”) at its 43rd Annual William J. Brennan, Jr. Award Reception held on June 12 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, New Jersey. Previously, Mr. Kole served as the Association’s President Elect.

Wilentz Shareholder David M. Wildstein Receives 2019 David Pavlovsky Service to the Bar Award from Middlesex County Bar Foundation 05.23.2019Wilentz Shareholder David M. Wildstein was honored on May 22 with the David Pavlovsky Service to the Bar Award by the Middlesex County Bar Foundation (MCBF) at their 105th Annual Installation of Officers and Trustees Dinner, in recognition of his “continuous outstanding contributions and service to the Middlesex County Bar Association” and the dedication “to his family, his profession, his community and the Association.”

Brett R. Harris and Donna M. Jennings to Serve on Executive Board of New Jersey Women Lawyers Association 05.22.2019Wilentz Shareholder Brett R. Harris was re-appointed to serve as Co-General Counsel of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association for the fifth year and Wilentz Shareholder Donna M. Jennings was elected to serve as its Co-Chief Financial Officer for the 2019-2020 term.

Wilentz Attorneys Confirmed to Leadership Positions at New Jersey State Bar Association 05.20.2019Wilentz Shareholder Brett R. Harris was re-elected to serve as Chair of the NJSBA Business Law Section and Wilentz Associate Lisa Gora was elevated to serve as Vice Chair of the NJSBA Health Law Section.

Michael F. Schaff Selected as Member of American Health Lawyers Association Fellows Coordinating Council 05.09.2019Wilentz Shareholder Michael F. Schaff has been selected by the American Health Lawyers Association as a member of its Fellows Coordinating Council, a two-year leadership role effective July 1.