MLG IN THE NEWS ...
October 8, 2008 -- Congratulations! It is the decision of the Women Presidents' Educational Organization - New York Certification Committee to grant certification to McDonald Law Group, LLC as a Women Owned Business Enterprise
2008- Nancy C. McDonald, Founder and Managing Member, McDonald Law Group, LLC, honored by NJ BIZ as one of "New Jersey's Best 50 Women in Business 2008",
Summer 2008 - Kirsten Scheurer Branigan honored by NJ BIZ "40 Under 40",
Q3 2008 - "A Law firm that is Right on Cue", NJ CEO Magazine
July 14, 2008 - "Kirsten Scheurer Branigan honored by New Jersey BIZ Movers and Shakers", reprinted with permission from the July, 2008 issue of NJ BIZ.
June 2008 - "Justice for All", The New York Times Sports Magazine
April 9, 2008 - Out From the Ashes: "The Building of the WILL Sisterhood: A Message from Kristen Scheurer Branigan", NJWLA President, New Jersey Women Lawyers Platinum Gala Book
March 22, 2008 - NJWLA presents "Ending The Gauntlet - Removing Barriers to Women's Success in the Law", in honor of Women's History Month. The program focused on gender equity challenges and issues unique to women in the legal profession, featuring Lauren Stiller Rikleen as keynote speaker. Seton Hall University Law School, Newark
March 17, 2008 - Legislature Considers Further Expansion of LAD: "New legislative proposals create definitions of what and how we define employment discrimination", New Jersey Law Journal
July 19, 2007 - NJWLA announces the "WILL Fundraising Project at Summer Networking Breakfast". SILLS, CUMMIS, EPSTEIN & GROSS, PC, Newark
Spring 2007 - The Carousel Awaits: "A Mother's Day Tribute", published in the Women Lawyers Journal, National Association of Women Lawyers, author
Spring 2007 - ALUMNAE NEWS 1988: Kirsten Scheurer Branigan was recently awarded: "2006 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award". Pentimento, Saint Dominic Academy
November 7, 2006 - Kirsten Scheurer Branigan co-present investigation workshop: "HR UNDER FIRE", Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Annual Garden State Conference in Long Branch, NJ
November 3, 2006 - New Jersey Women Lawyers Association presented a dynamic luncheon program on Best Practices, featuring Professor Joan Williams, (Center for WorkLife Law) and Deborah Henry (Flex-time Lawyers, LLC) at Rutgers Law School in Newark.
October 30, 2006 - Importance of Workplace Investigations: "Corporate Preventative and Remedial Measures", published in the New Jersey Lawyer, K. Branigan, co-author
October 13, 2006 - Kirsten Scheurer Branigan - "2006 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award Winner", PROFESSIONALISM AWARDS LUNCHEON View The Commission Quarterly
June 29, 2006 - NJWLA - Association Revitalized, INSTALLATION CEREMONY,
Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, President
Natalie Hiott-Levine, Co-Director of Best Practices
Kristina R. Haymes, Co-Chief Financial Office
June 29, 2006 - NJAWBO Essex Chapter Member Named NJ Women Lawyers Association President
June/July 2006 - The Impact of Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination on the Workplace: What Employers and Employees Need to Know, New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, Bottomline Newsletter, K. Branigan, author
Summer 2006 - "Women in the Legal Profession: "The Quest to Overcome Barriers to Advancement Continues", published in Commerce Magazine, K. Branigan, co-author
Winter 2006 - "What NJ Employees Need to Know About Disability & Age Discrimination-Protected Family & Medical Leaves", Silk Purse Women Newsletter, K. Branigan, author
December 2005/January 2006 - "What Women Need to Know About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace", published in Garden State Woman Magazine, K. Branigan, author
November 2005 - "The High Price of Employment, Expensive Employee Lawsuits, What Employers Need to Know", published by the Middlesex County Business Journal (January 2000), in the North Essex Chamber of Commerce trade publication and in Entrepreneur. COM, K. Branigan, author
2004 - "The Impact of Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination on the Workplace, What Employers and Employees Need to Know", published in a newsletter issued by the Counseling Centers for Human Development, Inc., K. Branigan, author
March 2003 - "Conducting and Attacking Employment Investigations" published in New Jersey Law Journal, K. Branigan, co-author
1995 - Note-Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal, "The Clipper Chip: Cryptography Technology and the Constitution; The Government's Answer to Encryption 'Chips' Away at Constitutional Rights", K. Branigan, 21 RUCTLJ, 263
1977-2002 - The Employment-At-Will Doctrine: "Have its Exceptions Swallowed the Rule?", Common Law Limitations Upon an Employer's Control Over Employees-At-Will, published by Practising Law Institute, K. Branigan, author
PRESS
Lawyers at McDonald Law Group, LLC have written and contributed to articles featured in a variety of prominent publications.
Summer 2008 - "It Is Time to Pick Up the Pace", published by Garden State Women, Nancy C. McDonald, author
Summer 2008 - "Stepping Through The Looking Glass: A Look at Life in a Woman-Owned Firm", published by Garden State Women, Stacey B. Rosenberg, author
April 9, 2008 - "Out From the Ashes: The Building of the WILL Sisterhood: A Message, from Kirsten Scheurer Branigan", NJWLA President, New Jersey Women Lawyers Platinum Gala Book
March 17, 2008 - "Our Own Call To Action: Making the Decision to Start My Own Firm", published in the New Jersey Law Journal, Nancy C. McDonald, author
Spring 2008 - "Dusting Off your Estate Plan: When it is Time to Rethink Your Strategy", published by Garden State Women, Jane F. Wolk, author
Spring 2008 - "How to Kill a Law Firm in 10 Easy Steps: The Demise of Goode, Olde and Boyz", PC published by Women Lawyers Journal, National Association of Women Lawyers, Nancy C. McDonald, author
January 21, 2008 - "Study: Female Lawyers Short Changed at The Top", Kirsten Scheurer Branigan interviewed, NJBIZ
January 7, 2008 - "Minority and Women Judges", Kirsten Scheurer Branigan interviewed, New Jersey Lawyer
November 7, 2007 - "Legal Issues Affecting Women in the Workplace", Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, interviewed by Rebecca Lubetkin. New Directions for Women (Television Show), Morris County National Association of Women (NOW)
September 2007 - "Executive Women of New Jersey Member Spotlight". Our second Profile this issue is Kirsten Branigan, a self-employed attorney who recently opened the Law Office of Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, P.C. in Newark. The Update, A publication for EWNJ Members
May 7, 2007 - "A Question of Legality", by Andrea Gurwitt. Herald News Working: Ask the Expert
February, 2007 - "Attorney Advocates for Gender Awareness", by Lori Varga, Rutgers Alumni Relations Newsletter
February 14, 2007 - "Many Spouses Will Dine Alone", by Heather Haddon. Herald News, Source: North Jersey Media Group (http://www.northjersey.com/)
January 22, 2007 - "Old-Girl Networks Reach Out to Extend a Hand", More experienced women lawyers work to help newbies advance. Kirsten Scheurer Branigan was featured in the NJ Biz article titled "Old-Girl Networks Reach Out to Extend a Hand" by Victoria Hurley-Schubert. The article focused on how women at some law firms are reaching out to younger counterparts, helping them to develop the skills necessary to get ahead. NJ Biz
December 21, 2006 - "Women's Law Leader Knows the Fight is Not Over", Kirsten Scheurer Branigan was featured in the The Star Ledger article titled "Women's Law Leader Knows the Fight is Not Over" by Gregory C. Washington. The article focused on Ms. Branigan's achievements, her role as a business women and using her role as newly elected President of NJWLA, to address what she sees as the problems experienced by women who practice law. The Star Ledger
December 18, 2006 - Branigan Wins NJCPL Award, New Jersey Law Journal
November 27, 2006 - Women Lawyers Association Recasts Itself and Its Mission, New Jersey Law Journal
November, 2006 - Association Revitalized New Jersey Law Journal, New Jersey Lawyer
May 26 2006 - "Diverting Bench Diversity: "Zero to Tokenism Marks Many Courthouses", by Dana E. Sullivan, Garden State Bar Association
May 22, 2006 - "The Challenges Women Attorneys Still Face", Kirsten Scheurer Branigan was featured in the NJ Biz article titled "The Challenges Women Attorneys Still Face" by Martin C. Daks. The article focused on how Ms. Branigan will be using her role as newly elected President of NJWLA, to address what she sees as the problems experienced by women who practice law. NJ Biz
May 8, 2006 - "Lawyer on a Mission", New Jersey Lawyer
May 8, 2006 - "Women Partners (Still Few and Far Between)", New Jersey Lawyer
