After Hours

On Feb. 28, Karolina Dehnhard was honored by the Trade and Investment Section of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York City for her work in the advancement of global women empowerment. An immigrant at the age of six and a divorcée at the age of 30, her work with her Consulate General brought her story full circle. Dehnhard called her collaboration “a platform for me to help those women who find themselves in need of direction, support or advice, legal or otherwise.” Dehnhard “[does] not want any woman, whether for lack of knowing the language in the country in which they reside, or because they are afraid in the context of a marriage that should be safe, to feel lost, unprepared or stifled,” she said. Her global endeavors include a think tank promoting emerging women entrepreneurs in Ireland and meeting with women in Cuba. Dehnhard is a matrimonial and family law attorney with Short Hills-based Budd Larner and is the founder of Divorce Dynasty, a platform of attorneys, doctors, accountants, therapists, financial professionals, realtors and life coaches.

Hill Wallack’s Shavel Receives Community Service Award

Hill Wallack attorney Michael J. Shavel was awarded the “Outstanding Eagle Scout Award” upon nomination by the Washington Crossing Council, Boy Scouts of America. The award is granted to Eagle Scouts who have inspired others through their actions and have devoted a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community, and beliefs. Shavel has distinguished himself through his continued service to his community and the Boy Scouts of America. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 1978, he continues to be deeply involved in the scouting programs and holds the position of council executive board president at Washington Crossing Council. “It is a great honor to be recognized with this award among such a distinguished group of leaders who have earned the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award,” Shavel said. The award was implemented in 2010 as part of the organization’s 100th anniversary. Previous recipients include famous authors, explorers, television personalities, military flag officers, scientists, government officials, and prominent businessmen. The members of the selection committee are all Eagle Scouts. The Washington Crossing Council serves more than 8,500 young people and more than 3,500 volunteers in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset continues, and in Pennsylvania.

Caraballo First Latino Appointed to Hospital’s Governing Board