■ Predictions for 2023
Continued From Page 18 Felician University James W . Crawford , III President
In 2023 Felician University will remain a mission-driven institution , focused on partnerships that support cutting-edge programs , experiential learning , and the development of a highly skilled workforce . As we meet the evolving needs of business , STEM , K-12 education , and healthcare , student wellness will remain a priority to ensure strong and resilient graduates fully equipped to contribute to a healthy , sustainable , and vibrant future .
William Paterson University Dr . Richard Helldobler President
Public higher education will continue to see shifting demographics shrink the pool of New Jersey high school graduates , making more urgent the need to adapt and serve new markets . The state is home to more than one million adults with some college credit but no degree . William Paterson will continue growing its flexible , career-focused degree completion offerings for adult students .
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Cole Schotz P . C . Randi W . Kochman Co-Managing Shareholder
Employers will continue to struggle with how to create the ideal “ post ” pandemic workplace . Employers and employees will face the tension brought on by the COVID‐19 pandemic and the discovery , availability , and desirability , of remote work . The legal industry will grapple with how to engage employees and develop and maintain the proper combination of collaborative and interactive workplaces , while also offering personal “ balance ” to employees .
Connell Foley LLP Tim Corriston Managing Partner
All eyes right now are on three “ M ’ s ”: the market , midterms and macroeconomics . I predict we will continue to see slower economic growth but at the same time a shortage
of workers , not jobs . Our state economy like others has been contracting and we need policymakers to advance a pro-business agenda to ensure 2023 will be prosperous not disastrous .
McCarter & English LLP Joseph Boccassini Managing Partner
Our clients will expect us to continue innovating , and to rely on technological solutions such as artificial intelligence to further expand and improve the way in which we provide legal services . ESG ( Environmental , Social and Governance ) and sustainability remain an even more critical focus for our clients and our firm . McCarter is committed to these vital objectives .
Sills Cummis & Gross P . C . Max Crane Managing Partner
Two ( of several ) items that will continue to shape the legal services industry in 2023 are meeting ( and hopefully exceeding ) client expectations , which constantly change and evolve , and greater partnering with clients to get the best results in the most efficient way due to the recent increase in economic pressures and concerns by businesses resulting from weakening economic conditions globally .
MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION
NJ Manufacturing Extension Program Inc . ( NJMEP ) John W . Kennedy CEO
For the first time in decades there is a positive spin on manufacturing , and it ’ s well-deserved . However , windows only stay open for a short time , and the industry needs to push forward together . This includes interactions on Workforce Development , Supply Chain , and overall growth / reshoring . I predict that this happens in our State , but not without a series of reminders and resets . We CAN do this !
Swift Electrical Supply Co ., Inc . August Sodora President
While demand for electrical switch gear and multi-family metering products continues to soar , electrical contractors , general contractors and other customers are facing major challenges because of critical supply chain issues . The four major U . S .
Early exposure to STEM learning will give students an advantage as they move to higher education . Continued On Page 22
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