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FLOMO / Nygala Corp . Wendy Shen , President / CEO
Wendy Shen is a passionate and humble entrepreneur born in Taiwan . In 1992 , she alone established her business in the United States and has grown to supply 6,000 stationery products to worldwide consumers . She believes in empowering women and giving back to the community ; thus , she frequently sponsors local programs at schools , churches , etc . She has been honored several times , including in the 2013 Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ and in the Top 100 Asian Pacific American Owned Businesses by DiversityBusiness . com .
Gibbons P . C . Camille V . Otero , Esq ., Chair , Environmental Group
Camille Otero , an equity Director , is one of the state ’ s leading environmental attorneys , recognized by leading industry publications such as Chambers USA , Best Lawyers , NJBIZ , Profiles in Diversity Journal and Lawyers of Color . She is engaged in some of the most high-profile cleanups and litigation in the state . She helps clients achieve their business goals by strategically managing environmental risk associated with manufacturing operations , also handling resulting litigation . She leads a team of 10 attorneys in two firm offices . Under her leadership , the group has earned National Tier 1 rankings from Best Law Firms for the past four years . She also mentors other women attorneys , and she has presented programs on women ’ s leadership and history for students at her alma mater .
Bressler , Amery & Ross , P . C . Diana Manning , Esq ., Managing Principal
Diana Manning has gained critical legal insights and experience throughout her more than 20 years in the profession . Her colleagues both across the state and across the firm hold her in the highest respect . Not only is she the Co-Chair of the firm ’ s Business & Commercial Litigation Practice , and the driving force behind its Appellate Practice , she has also recently been elected as the firm ’ s Managing Principal . Diana is not only the firm ’ s first woman to serve in this role , she is one of only a handful of women in the state to ever lead a law firm of significant size . This speaks volumes about her legal skills , her leadership competencies and her passion for the success of her firm .
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Schenck Price Smith & King , LLP Heidi S . Minuskin , Esq ., Partner
Heidi S . Minuskin is a partner and co-chair of the Environmental Law practice at the firm . She counsels clients on the impact of environmental laws on real estate and business transactions . She was recruited this year to continue to build Schenck Price ’ s well-regarded practice group , earning the confidence of clients ranging from closely held businesses to Fortune 100 multinational corporations . Heidi has been recognized by the Chambers USA Guide to America ’ s Leading Lawyers for Business as “ very highly respected in the Bar , very hard-working , very smart and represents her clients zealously .” The founding member and long-time co-chair of the Real Property Forum of CIANJ , Heidi has been actively involved in key industry organizations , as well as a frequent speaker and author on environmental topics .
Kaufman , Semeraro & Liebman Deena Rosendahl , Esq ., Partner
Two colleagues separately nominated Deena for the award in this category . The director of the American Business Association emphasized that Deena assisted many ABA members and their associates with a variety of legal challenges . She has also been an extremely valuable resource offering guidance and giving her valuable time by providing important updates on changes in employment law especially during the ongoing pandemic . The second nomination said not only is Deena knowledgeable in her specialty , but she also goes above and beyond in supporting her clients . The time she takes to make sure her clients understand their options , the law and the circumstance at hand is extraordinary . Another outstanding quality that Deena possesses is her willingness to help and share her expertise with the community around her .
CSG Susan Reach Winters , Esq ., Member , Chair , Family Law Group
Joining CSG in July 2019 , Susan Reach Winters has successfully led the firm ’ s venture into the family law space . CSG ’ s leadership team was thrilled when the opportunity arose to have a group of this caliber — led by Susan , a stellar , entrepreneurial attorney and renowned thought leader in the space — and its sophisticated , high- profile clientele join the firm . She solidified this reputation in 2020 upon releasing her book , That Will Never Happen to Us , to much acclaim and enthusiasm . Drawing upon her decades of experience as a matrimonial attorney , she delivers practical , preemptive guidance in the book , shedding light on the complications that often arise in marriage — not only for those considering tying the knot , but also for parents planning to share their wealth with a child who is getting married .
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