In this issue, we feature 50 lawyers we think are emblematic of the next wave of leadership of the New Jersey bar, based on their achievements so far in their careers. In past years, we profiled groups of 40 promising lawyers under age 40. We expanded the field to 50 this year because, well, New Jersey has the talent.
As usual, our criteria for selection of these rising stars are that they have developed practice niches, amassed strong books of business, demonstrated leadership qualities, shown expertise in litigation or transactional work and committed themselves to pro bono, charitable and professional volunteer work. All of these factors tend to make an individual stand out among his or her peers.
