Alma Saravia of Flaster Greenberg in Cherry Hill has left her mark in state government, not only as a lawyer but also as a policymaker. As director of the Division of Mental Health Advocacy, she represented the interests of those committed to psychiatric hospitals, and she also was Gov. James Florio’s designee on the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. In private practice she represents health-care professionals in licensure and other matters, and, on the policy side, has been deeply involved with marijuana legislation in the state and continues to influence policy as a lobbyist, including lobbying efforts on behalf of advanced practice nurses. She also has been active in professional organizations and community involvement.

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