C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court Membership Application 2019-2020

About the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court The C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court was founded in 1990 to further civility and excellence in the practice of law in New Jersey in both the state and federal courts. The Inn’s core focus is on criminal and related civil practice in both the federal and state court systems, although many of its programs involve issues of broader appeal to the bar. The Inn brings together highly experienced and distinguished justices, judges, trial attorneys, members of the bar, and Rutgers Law School students to enhance their skills and focus on emerging and important issues facing the bar and bench. Sponsored by Rutgers Law School, the Inn holds 2-hour meetings at the law school in Newark, followed by dinner. The Inn’s programs qualify for over 12 CLE credit hours, including ethics credits in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Meeting Dates September 25, 2019 November 20, 2019 January 29, 2020 March 4, 2020 April 1, 2020 May 6, 2020 The meeting time is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., followed by dinner. Members are asked to RSVP at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting date. Some programs are open to all members of the bar, who register at Rutgers Institute for Professional Education's website, rutgerscle.com.

Membership Types and Dues The Inn is currently accepting applications from prospective attorney applicants in the following member categories: • Associate – attorneys with 3 years or less of experience -- $125 ($100 for government/public sector) • Barrister – attorneys with 4 through 14 years of experience -- $200 ($125 for government/public sector) • Master of the Bench – attorneys with 15 or more years of experience -- $250 ($150 for government/public sector) • Pupil – students at Rutgers Law School nominated by criminal law professors Members of the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court are enrolled as members of the national American Inns of Court, if enrolled and paid by November 1, 2019.

About C. Willard Heckel C. Willard Heckel joined the faculty of Rutgers Law School in 1946. He was its dean from 1963 to 1970, and served as acting dean in 1973 and 1974. Dean Heckel taught, among other things, Constitutional Law and had a keen interest in mentoring students and improving the legal system.

During the 1960s. Heckel served as president of the United Community Corporation, the umbrella organization that funneled federal funds into the Johnson anti-poverty campaign. This corporation played a key role during the period before, during and after the riots, helping to empower the people of Newark to take over the city government from a corrupt regime. In addition, Heckel initiated the process of forming the Newark Legal Services Project, the pioneer legal services project in New Jersey. Heckel, who was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College, a master's from Columbia University, and a law degree from Rutgers.

Officers President Timothy R. Anderson, Esq. Tim Anderson Law, LLC Vice President Christopher F. Schellhorn, Esq. Morris County Prosecutor's Office Secretary/Treasurer Andrew L. Rossner, Esq. Rutgers Law School Immediate Past President and Counselor Jeffrey D. Smith, Esq. DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP Counselor Aidan P. O'Connor, Esq. Pashman Stein Walder Hayden PC

Executive Committee Hon. John J. Burke, III, J.S.C. Superior Court of New Jersey Hon. Regina Caulfield, P.J.Cr. Superior Court of New Jersey Sabrina G. Comizzoli, Esq. U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey John M. Fietkiewicz, Esq. Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP Ryan M. Magee, Esq. Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP Samuel P. Moulthrop, Esq. Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP James A. Plaisted, Esq. Pashman Stein Walder Hayden PC

Payment and Contact Information

Please mail the application with credit card payment receipt or check payable to "RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL"

Include a copy of your resume, CV, or bio.

C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court | Rutgers Law School | 123 Washington Street | Newark, NJ 07102

law.rutgers.edu/heckel-inn-court | 973-353-5928 | ipe@law.rutgers.edu

C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court | Membership Application | 2019-2020

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Associate (3 years or less of legal experience) $125 Associate (Government/Public Sector) $100 Barrister (4 through 14 years of legal experience) $200 Barrister (Government/Public Sector) $125 Master of the Bench (15 or more years of legal experience) $250 Master (Government/Public Sector) $150 Members of the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court are enrolled as members of the American Inns of Court, if enrolled and paid by November 1, 2019.

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or check payable to "RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL" Include a copy of your resume, CV, or bio.

C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court

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123 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102

law.rutgers.edu/heckel-inn-court | 973-353-5928 | ipe@law.rutgers.edu