“Finding your voice” was among the most prevalent themes covered at a “Nice Girl Army” reception held at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi’s New York City office on March 20, hosted by firm white-collar defense partner Danielle M. Corcione and Fran Hauser—a longtime media executive, investor and author of “The Myth of the Nice Girl.” The event featured Casey Erin Clark,  voice coach, Broadway actor and founder of Vital Voice Training, as guest speaker, and was attended by more than 40 local women executives, according to the firm. They participated in interactive vocal exercises led by Clark—exploring how voices work, what makes them distinct and how vocal patterns can be established and modified. During her welcoming remarks, Hauser said the group “began with just a small group of women, Danielle included, who came forward and said, ‘I really want to help you with your book launch.’ Now, a year later, the group has turned into a growing collective of incredible women supporting each other as they rise through their careers.” Corcione added that she was “tremendously grateful to Fran for curating this amazing group of interesting, talented, high-achieving and entrepreneurial women.” Hauser provided attendees with advance paperback copies of her book, which was released April 17, according to the announcement.

Cevasco Installed as Bergen Bar President

Andrew J. Cevasco Andrew J. Cevasco                          [Photo Credit: Laura Stiles.] Andrew J. Cevasco  of Archer & Greiner was installed as the 121st president of the Bergen County Bar Association. Cevasco was sworn in by Bergen County Assignment Judge  Bonnie J. Mizdol  on March 21, at a gathering of more than 350 association members at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton in Hasbrouck Heights, according to a release from the firm. The event also included the installation of the other officers and trustees. Cevasco is a partner in Archer’s Hackensack office, and has been a member of the Bergen County Bar Association since 1981 and a trustee and officer since 2005. He has also co-chaired its Probate and Estate Planning Committee and its Professionalism Committee. In his law practice, Cevasco counsels clients in the planning and administration of and administers estates and trusts, and drafts wills and trusts. He has served as court-appointed counsel for minors and allegedly incapacitated persons, and appeared before the Disciplinary Review Board and the New Jersey Supreme Court representing attorneys in ethics cases. He is on the Supreme Court Committee on Character, which reviews applications for admission in New Jersey, and previously served on the District IIB Ethics Committee.

North Hudson Lawyers Club Offers Scholarships

The North Hudson Lawyers’ Club Foundation is accepting applications for 2019 college scholarships. According to an announcement, applicants must submit high school transcript, demonstrate financial need (submit FAFSA & College Award Letter) and be a bona fide resident of Northern Hudson County (Guttenberg, North Bergen, Union City, Weehawken and West New York), attending one of the following high schools: Hudson County Schools of Technology, Memorial High School, North Bergen High School, Union City High School or Weehawken High School. Applicants also must plan to attend  college for the upcoming academic year commencing September 2019 and provide two current letters of recommendation. Students seeking an application can email [email protected] or ask a high school counselor. Applications are due June 1. Applicants can ask questions by email or contact Union City attorney Eloisa V. Castillo at 201-866-1001.