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Attorneys and staff from Capehart Scatchard’s Workers’ Compensation Department participated in the Twelfth Annual Fundraising Gala and Auction for Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (“KCNJ”). The event was held on July 23, 2026, at the Hilton in East Brunswick, N.J.

Kids’ Chance of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships for college and vocational education to the children of workers who have been fatally or catastrophically injured in workplace accidents. The loss or permanent disability of a parent often creates significant financial hardship, placing higher education out of reach for many deserving students. KCNJ helps ensure those young people have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.

John Geaney, Co-Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Department, serves as a member of KCNJ’s Board of Directors. Marketing Department Co-Directors, Carol Wright and Beth Hopkins, serve as members of the Active Founder Board and Advisory Board, respectively.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of scholarships to 27 students whose parents have experienced life-altering work-related injuries or fatalities.  Capehart Scatchard was honored to co-sponsor the scholarship awarded to Benjamin Moskovitz, a fourth-year student at the University of Delaware. Benjamin’s father was permanently disabled due to a severe back injury sustained on the job.

Capehart Scatchard remains committed to supporting the education and future of children affected by workplace accidents and is proud to contribute to the mission of Kids’ Chance of New Jersey.

PHOTO L to R: Workers’ Compensation Department attorneys John Geaney, Alexis Rose, Jaclyn Terranova, Nicholas Dibble, and Brian Berkoff

Rutgers Law School Assistant Dean of MSP Rhasheda Douglas, Capehart Scatchard attorneys, Capehart Scatchard's 2026 summer law clerks, and the MSP law students posing for a group picture in front of large window showing trees

Capehart Scatchard welcomed students participating in Rutgers Law School’s Minority Student Program (MSP) to its Mount Laurel office on July 17, 2026, for a breakfast and panel discussion focused on careers in private practice.

The Minority Student Program is a nationally recognized post-admission program that supports law students of any race or ethnicity who are members of groups underrepresented in the legal profession and who have experienced discrimination or overcome social or economic hardships.

The panel featured Capehart Scatchard attorneys Ana Bauersachs, Kenneth Chiarella, Jacob Davis, Alexandra Escobedo, and Jaclyn Terranova, along with summer law clerks Glory Delgado and Jamada Garner.

Panelists shared their personal career journeys, discussing their experiences in law school, judicial clerkships and private practice, while offering students practical insights into life at a law firm.

Also in attendance was Rhasheda Douglas, Assistant Dean of MSP. The event was organized by Capehart Scatchard’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, led by Ms. Bauersachs, as part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting diversity in the legal profession.

Capehart Scatchard announces the retirement of Claire Y. Ringel, celebrating 35 years of outstanding service and a distinguished career dedicated to serving the firm’s clients.

Following her graduation from Rutgers School of Law in Camden, Ms. Ringel served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Judge Charles A. Little in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden County. She joined Capehart Scatchard in 1991 and spent more than three decades establishing herself as a respected attorney and valued member of the firm.

A shareholder in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department, Ms. Ringel is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorney whose practice focused on representing employers, self-insured companies, and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation defense matters.

Ms. Ringel has been a trusted mentor to new associates and she has shaped the careers of many attorneys within the firm. Beyond her legal practice, she was a steadfast supporter of the firm’s charitable initiatives and was always among the first to volunteer her time and talents.

Attorneys from Capehart Scatchard’s Workers’ Compensation Department recently participated in the 5th Annual Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Golf Outing, held on June 22, 2026, at Scotland Run Golf Club in Williamstown, New Jersey.

The annual fundraising event brought together members of the workers’ compensation community to support Kids’ Chance of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships for college and vocational education to the children of New Jersey workers who have been fatally or catastrophically injured in a work-related accident.

Photo (left to right):Walker Chapman, Corporate Safety Director, Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Alexis Rose; Nicholas Stephens; Brian Berkoff; and Dillon DiGuglielmo

Several attorneys from the firm recently attended the 6th annual Rooted in Community fundraiser and awards reception benefiting Oaks Integrated Care. The firm proudly served as a Gold Sponsor of the event, which was held on June 4, 2026, at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ.

Oaks Integrated Care is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults, and families throughout New Jersey who are living with a mental illness, addiction, or developmental disabilities. The annual Rooted in Community event celebrates local heroes in the community who demonstrate outstanding commitment to supporting their neighbors and serving the greater good.

Capehart Scatchard is honored to support Oaks Integrated Care and its mission to strengthen communities and provide critical services to those in need across New Jersey.

PHOTO L to R: Laura Danks, Reece McGovern, Jason Sikoryak, and Alexis Rose

A professional headshot of Attorney Kenneth Chiarella in a Black suit jacket, white shirt and black and blue tie.

Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Kenneth Chiarella, a shareholder in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department, has been selected as a Fellow in the 2026–2027 Leadership Academy class of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA).

NFALA’s Leadership Academy is designed to cultivate leadership skills among Filipino American attorneys by helping participants develop their individual leadership styles while promoting career advancement and community service.

Mr. Chiarella is one of only 10 attorneys selected nationwide for the 2026–2027 class. The Fellows convened on May 22 and 23 at the NFALA Midyear Summit, held at the offices of McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago.

Mr. Chiarella concentrates his practice in the representation of employers, self-insured companies, and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation defense matters. He earned his J.D. from New York Law School and his B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University. Upon law school graduation, Mr. Chiarella worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Craig L. Corson, J.S.C. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York.

Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Anthony Valenti has joined the firm’s Litigation Department as a shareholder in its Mount Laurel office.

Mr. Valenti brings more than 30 years of legal experience to the firm. His practice focuses on general litigation, commercial litigation, construction law and litigation, and labor and employment law. He also has significant experience representing municipal governing bodies and land use boards, where he provided legal counsel and handled a wide range of litigation matters on behalf of the entities.

Mr. Valenti earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Management from La Salle University.

He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

5 smiling individuals in business attire standing side by side of one another in law firm lobby

Capehart Scatchard is pleased to welcome three law students to the Firm’s 2026 Summer Law Clerk Program.

This year’s summer law clerks are:

  • Glory Delgado – Rutgers School of Law–Camden
  • Jamada Garner – University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
  • Gai Kaufman – Temple University Beasley School of Law

Capehart Scatchard’s Summer Law Clerk Program is designed to provide law students with meaningful, hands-on legal experience and an introduction to life as a Capehart Scatchard associate. Throughout the program, clerks work directly with attorneys across a broad range of practice areas and contribute to active legal matters and projects.

In addition to conducting legal research and drafting assignments, summer law clerks have opportunities to attend depositions, client meetings, court hearings, conferences, and real estate closings, offering valuable insight into the day-to-day practice of law.

PHOTO(L to R): Charles Holmgren, Hiring Shareholder; Gai Kaufman; Glory Delgado; Jamada Garner; and Laura Danks, Executive Director

Robert Russell has been named the recipient of the 27th Annual Blaine E. Capehart Legal Writing Award, sponsored by the law firm of Capehart Scatchard. Mr. Russell was presented with the award during Rutgers Law School’s commencement ceremony in Camden, New Jersey on May 21, 2026.

The Mt. Laurel-based firm awarded Mr. Russell with a $2,500 prize in recognition of his outstanding legal writing and research abilities. The annual award is presented to a graduating Rutgers law student in honor of the late Blaine E. Capehart, whose commitment to excellence in legal writing and mentorship helped shape the firm until his passing in 2012.

Rutgers’ Professors of Law, Joanne Gottesman and Jason Hernandez, had this to say about the winning submission: “Rob enjoys legal writing, and the breadth and depth of the written work he has completed in law school is striking. During his time as a fellow with the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP) and as a student in the Immigrant Justice Clinic, Rob wrote multiple briefs, legal memos, and client declarations, as well as a habeas complaint. He dove deeply into legal research – often teaching himself new areas of immigration law and synthesizing new precedent as it was issued. Supervising Rob’s work in the clinic has been a pleasure, and we look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish – in his writing and in life – after graduation.”

Capehart Scatchard shareholder, John H. Geaney, recently spoke at the New Jersey Self Insurers’ Association’s 2026 Workers’ Compensation Conference and Vendor Fair. Capehart Scatchard was a Gold Sponsor of the event held at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ on May 13-15, 2026.

Mr. Geaney served as the moderator on a program titled, “How to Get the Most Out of Your IMEs and Reduce Permanency Awards.” The panel discussed the importance of selecting the appropriate independent medical examination expert for a particular permanency case, as well as the value of obtaining a petitioner’s prior medical history.

Mr. Geaney is a member of Capehart Scatchard’s Executive Committee and Co-Chair of its Workers’ Compensation Group. He is active in the New Jersey Self Insurers’ Association (Membership and Programs Committees), as well as Kids’ Chance of New Jersey. Mr. Geaney is a member of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network and is the author of Geaney’s New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Manual for Practitioners, Physicians, Adjusters, and Employers

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