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Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev Appointed Chairperson Of The School Law Department

Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev as Chairperson of the firm’s School Law Department, effective immediately. Ms. Dev, a seasoned Shareholder in the department, steps into the role after previously serving as Co-Chair alongside Joseph F. Betley.

Ms. Dev concentrates her practice on school law and labor and employment law.  She is experienced in representing, advising, and defending boards of education in all areas of school law including: labor and employment, special education, Section 504, student discipline and civil rights.  In connection with these representations, she is an experienced litigator before State and Federal courts, including the Office of Administrative Law.  She received her law degree from Rutgers Law School at Camden and her B.A. degree from Boston University.

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Capehart Scatchard Recognized With BCRCC Membership Milestone Award

Photo: L to R: Mark Dibble, BCRCC Board Chairperson; Stacey Gorin, Esq.; and Lindsay Romeo, Esq.

The Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce (“BCRCC”) recently honored Capehart Scatchard with its prestigious Membership Milestone Award, recognizing the firm’s 30 years of dedicated membership.

Stacey R. Gorin, Esq. and Lindsay S. Romeo, Esq., associates in the firm’s School Law Department, proudly accepted the award on behalf of the firm at the BCRCC’s New Year Member Reception. The event took place on January 16, 2025, at The Madison in Riverside, NJ.

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Capehart Scatchard Supports Local Toy Drive For Children In Need

PHOTO: Mary Ellen Rose, Managing Shareholder

Over the past several weeks, attorneys and staff at the firm have been actively participating in a toy drive to benefit Partners for Kids and Families, Inc., a non-profit organization. The charity, which serves children ages 5-18 facing behavioral and emotional challenges in the Burlington County area, will receive a generous donation of toys from the firm.

On December 13, 2024, the collected toys will be delivered to Partners for Kids and Families at their Mount Holly, New Jersey location. Capehart Scatchard is proud to support this important cause and help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.

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Karen Vincent Competes In New York City Marathon To Raise Funds For Brain Cancer Research

Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Karen V. Vincent, Shareholder in the Workers’ Compensation Department, ran in the New York City Marathon on November 3, 2024, to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research. Ms. Vincent raised over $2,500 in support of StacheStrong, a non-profit devoted to funding critical research for advanced cutting-edge treatment and providing essential support to those battling brain cancer.

Ms. Vincent has built a reputation for excellence in workers’ compensation law, while also being a committed advocate for important causes. With over 20 years of litigation experience, she focuses her practice on the representation of employers, self-insured companies, and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation defense matters.

Ms. Vincent earned her J.D. from Widener University School of Law and a B.A degree from Colorado State University. She is a member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. Inn of Court, and New Jersey Association for Justice. She is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and the United States Supreme Court.

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Firm Supports Local Golf Outing

Shareholder Vincent Cieslik and his clients Mark Zandanel, Andrew Gostovich and Steven Gostovich enjoyed a beautiful day of golf at the 21st Annual Camden County Public Works and Employee Connections’ Golf Tournament.

Capehart Scatchard is proud to support the tournament again this year as the proceeds go to the Camden County Public Works Annual Food Drive for Needy families, The Larc School and to help those in long-term recovery from addiction.

Photo L to R: Vincent Cieslik, Mark Zandanel, Andrew Gostovich and Steven Gostovich

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Workers’ Compensation Department Shareholder Competes In Ironman Competition

Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Workers’ Compensation Department Shareholder Nicholas Stephens successfully completed an Ironman held in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 29, 2024.

The Ironman triathlon is a grueling event consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run, all to be completed within a stringent time limit. Mr. Stephens spent months preparing for the competition, balancing a demanding caseload with rigorous training sessions, proving that determination can lead to success both in and out of the courtroom.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School, where Nick graduated, published an article on his accomplishment.

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Fore A Good Cause: Capehart Scatchard Sponsors Kids’ Chance Golf Outing

Attorneys from Capehart Scatchard’s Workers’ Compensation Department recently played a round of golf at the 3rd Annual Kids’ Chance of New Jersey’s Golf Outing. The firm was the sign sponsor for the event held at the Scotland Run Golf Club located in Williamstown, New Jersey on September 30, 2024.

All proceeds from the golf tournament will be used to support the mission of Kids’ Chance of New Jersey to provide scholarships for college and vocational education to children of New Jersey workers who have been fatally or catastrophically injured in a work-related accident.

Photo L to R: Michael Bileci, Dillon DiGuglielmo, Daniel Klementowski, and Brian Berkoff. Missing from the photo: McKenna Parris, John Pszwaro, and Michael Rose.

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Diversity and Inclusion Committee Hosts CLE on Workplace Protections

On September 25, 2024, attorneys Daniel Klementowski, Alexis Rose, and Jason Sikoryak from the Workers’ Compensation Department presented a continuing legal education (CLE ) session titled “Workplace Protections: FMLA and the ADA.” The panel discussion was moderated by Jaclyn Terranova, a shareholder in the Workers’ Compensation Department and Chair of the Firm Events and Education Subcommittee of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

The panelists provided a comprehensive overview of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), highlighting the essential protections these laws offer to employees. They specifically examined the applications of these laws in New Jersey, with a focus on their interpretation within the court system.

PHOTO L to R: Daniel Klementowski, Jason Sikoryak, Alexis Rose, and Jaclyn Terranova

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Firm’s Back-To-School Drive Benefits K-12 Students

To support local children in getting ready for the new school year, attorneys and staff at Capehart Scatchard have been generously donating school supplies and monetary gifts over the past few weeks to benefit K-12 students in Legacy Treatment Services’ residential programs.

On August 20, 2024, a team of attorneys from the firm personally delivered the donated items to the drop-off location at Legacy’s facility in Hainesport, NJ. While at the facility, the team also engaged in sorting and organizing the supplies to ensure they are ready to be distributed to the students as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

Legacy Treatment Services is a nonprofit behavioral health organization headquartered in Marlton, NJ. The services provided by the organization touch the lives of 20,000 vulnerable children, adolescents and adults each year across 17 counties in New Jersey. For more information about the programs provided by Legacy, please click here.

PHOTO L to R: Jason Sikoryak, Jaclyn Terranova, Ashley Mollenthiel Fiore, and Alexis Rose

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Capehart Scatchard Collects School Supplies For Local Students

To support local children in getting ready for the new school year, attorneys and staff at Capehart Scatchard have been generously donating school supplies to benefit K-12 students in Legacy Treatment Services’ residential programs. On August 20, 2024, a team of attorneys from the firm will deliver the collected supplies to Legacy’s facility in Hainesport, NJ. The team will also volunteer their time to sort and organize the collected items.

Legacy Treatment Services is a nonprofit behavioral health organization headquartered in Marlton. The services provided by the organization touch the lives of 20,000 vulnerable children, adolescents and adults each year across 17 counties in New Jersey. For more information about the programs provided by Legacy, please click here.

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