Daniel's Winning Essay: My experience with progressive social justice consists of developing more affordable housing. As a way to reverse injustices of racial and economic disparities that continue to hurt various communities. Through my professional experiences in affordable housing, I quickly noticed the lack of diverse representation in the field. I observed the … [Read more...] about Daniel Valverde: Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Affordable Housing Advocate Wins Dressel/Malikschmitt’s Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the winner of our Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship is Daniel Valverde, a student in the Masters of Public Administration program at University of San Francisco. Valverde’s studies focus on the equitable development of affordable housing. In his application, Valverde stressed that his previous work experience had “helped me understand how … [Read more...] about Affordable Housing Advocate Wins Dressel/Malikschmitt’s Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship
Pending Legislation Would Unsilence Victims Of Workplace Abuse
One of the foundational goals of the #MeToo movement was encouraging the victims of workplace abuse and harassment to speak up so everyone would be aware how pervasive of a problem it is. However, many victims of employment discrimination are barred from telling their story by non-disclosure agreements signed as part of a lawsuit settlement or severance package. In order to … [Read more...] about Pending Legislation Would Unsilence Victims Of Workplace Abuse
Pending Legislation in New Jersey Would Curb Non-Compete Agreements
Finding and retaining good employees is increasingly difficult for New Jersey employers. We are in an exceptionally tight labor market, where workers expect higher wages and better benefits, or they will look for them elsewhere. Dressel/Malikschmitt has served as outside general counsel to a number of New Jersey institutions eager to update their employment contracts, … [Read more...] about Pending Legislation in New Jersey Would Curb Non-Compete Agreements
The Curious Case of the Missing Justices
When a seat on the United States Supreme Court opens up, everyone in the nation seems to know about it, and have strong opinions about it. There is, moreover, an understanding that the high court plays a critical role, and should not be short-staffed. Compare this to the New Jersey Supreme Court. Our state’s highest court is scheduled to reconvene in less than a month, … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of the Missing Justices