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Scarinci Hollenbeck , LLC Sarah A . Gober , Senior Associate
In the few years she has been with us , Sarah Gober has made significant contributions to the firm and is emerging as one of our key education law attorneys . Our firm represents nearly 25 percent of all municipalities in New Jersey and represents more than100 school boards . She often works with Nathanya Simon , the so-called Pioneer of Special Education Law in New Jersey . Nathanya runs a tight ship and demands excellence from the attorneys that work with her . Not many young attorneys last long working with Nathanya . Sarah is proving to be the goto for many nuanced cases that Nathanya is involved in . In addition , Sarah is a mother of three . She is a proven leader within our firm and is prime evidence that a healthy work-life balance is possible .
Mazars USA LLP Alisha Jernack , Partner
Alisha has an entrepreneurial spirit that allows her to build new business and expand the services of existing clients . She is the youngest partner in firm history . Alisha specializes in business advisory , strategic planning , financial reporting and tax services , and serves privately owned businesses . When the COVID pandemic crippled businesses , Alisha was quick to act and support her clients and other small businesses by offering strategic business advice related to PPP Loans . Alisha recently received the Innovation Award by the New Jersey Society of CPAs . She contributes to the development of future firm leaders as a coach in Mazars transformational leadership program . Alisha is a local office champion for Women at Mazars , a group that serves to attract , retain and advance women leaders .
Scarinci Hollenbeck , LLC Corey L . LaBrutto , Associate
Corey LaBrutto is an outstanding attorney . Our litigation department has been shortstaffed since Corey joined us less than a year ago . In that time , Corey has made a name for herself . She has handled a large variety of public and private matters including education , municipal law , bankruptcy , intellectual property , labor and employment , and real estate . In addition , Corey has taken an active role to be a leader at our firm and participates in many outside activities . In February 2021 , New Jersey State Bar Association ( NJSBA ) President Kimberly A . Yonta appointed Corey to serve on three NJSBA committees . She now serves on the Appellate Practice , Intellectual Property and Business & Commercial Litigation committees .
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Back Swan Espresso Laura Mashtaler , Owner
I met Laura when she applied for the FDU Family Business of the Year award . Because it was a new company and had basically opened just as COVID struck , she did not have the financial history of three years of revenue that FDU requires . However , her entrepreneurial vision , passion for owning family , her unique concept of creating an old-fashioned coffee house experience and her community spirit was so compelling , FDU created a special award just to recognize the company and its early achievements . She has big plans , including a presence in the Newark Liberty Airport and other growth ideas .
Schenck Price Smith & King , LLP Lauren I . Mechaly , Counsel
Lauren I . Mechaly , Counsel at the law firm of Schenck Price Smith & King , focuses her practice on elder law , special needs planning , estate planning and estate administration and has proven herself to be “ one to watch .” An attorney with a fierce devotion to her clients ’ needs , Lauren is also working hard to grow her practice . Lauren regularly writes and speaks on topics relating to her practice . Lauren loves what she does , and especially enjoys the relationships she develops with families . Through her work , she assists families in creating and maintaining the best quality of life for their loved ones . Lauren also focuses her efforts on developing estate plans for younger families to best ensure their future .
Citrin Cooperman & Co . LLP Courtney Rotola , Senior Audit Accountant
Courtney has taken charge of her career path , with a solid work ethic and a drive to make an impact in her profession . She is thoroughly committed to service excellence by working closely with her clients on technical and consultative issues that address their specific situation and offers solutions that address their unique needs . As a leader , she understands the necessity to scale her role and takes initiative to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations . She also believes in doing her part to cultivate her team and is actively involved in developing and delivering trainings for our staff on technical topics and frequently used software tools . She is a strong team resource and viewed as the go-to person for staff in her department and other departments as well .
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