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Be Proud of Being an American. But also be proud that Your fathers and mothers came from a land upon which God laid His gracious hand and raised his messengers
Khalil Gibran
For Immediate Release:
American Arab-Anti Discrimination Committee – New Jersey Chapter (ADCNJ)
ADC-NJ Congratulates Former Executive Board Member Hany Mawla on his appointment as a Superior Court Judge.
Contact: Hesham Mahmoud 201-893-7662 E-mail ADC@adcnj.us
Clifton, NJ, 01/28/2010 ( http://www.adcnj.us) - ADC-NJ extends its congratulations to former Executive Board Member Hany Mawla on his historic appointment to the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey. Judge Mawla, the son of immigrant parents from Egypt, has the distinction of being the first American-Arab Muslim, in fact, the first American Muslim of any background to ascend to the Superior Court in New Jersey. Judge Mawla has distinguished himself in the legal world as one of the youngest partners at a one of New Jersey most prominent law firms. He has also served the state in many other capacities including as a Commissioner to the New Jersey Commission on Civil Rights and as the Chairperson of the groundbreaking New Jersey Arab-American Heritage Commission. He brings a unique and important perspective to the bench and helps New Jersey’s judiciary to be more reflective of the wonderful and diverse mosaic of its residents.
Equal to the historic appointment of Judge Mawla’s ascension was the symbolism of the venue and the overflow attendance at the Swearing In ceremony. It was held in the Historic Somerville Courthouse, literally blocks away from Wallace House, the winter headquarters of Gen. George Washington during the winter of 1778-1779. In attendance were elected officials from both parties and fellow Superior Court Judges from all corners of the state, former Governor Jon Corzine, colleagues from the legal profession and of course friends and family from all backgrounds and walks of life.… READ MORE
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For Immediate Release:
American Arab-Anti Discrimination Committee – New Jersey Chapter (ADC-NJ)
ADC-NJ Congratulates Executive Board Member Engy Abdelkader on her Appointment to serve on the Board on Continuing Legal Education.
Contact: Hesham Mahmoud 201-893-7662 E-mail adc@adcnj.us
Clifton, NJ, 02/02/2010 ( http://www.adcnj.us) - ADC-NJ extends its congratulations to Executive Board Member Engy Abdelkader, Esq., on being appointed by the NJ Supreme Court to serve on the Board on Continuing Legal Education.
The New Jersey Supreme Court adopted new requirements for continuing legal education and created a board to oversee and administer the process. Supreme Court Justice Roberto A. Rivera-Soto was named board chair and retired Superior Court Judge Arthur N. D’Italia was named vice-chair. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner signed an order naming Ms. Abdelkader to the Board on Continuing Legal Education as one of 11 members.
Salaheddin Mustafa, President of ADC-NJ stated, “Ms. Abdelkader has dedicated herself to promoting and protecting the civil, legal and overall human rights of many …Read More
