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Kirsten Branigan and Nancy McDonald join forces with a shared passion--advocating for advancement of women in the practice of law.
Florham Park, NJ (PRWEB) September 15, 2008 -- Kirsten Scheurer Branigan has joined the McDonald Law Group, LLC as a member of the firm and will serve as Chair of the firm’s Employment Law group. She brings a wealth of experience and is highly credentialed in employment law, providing advisory, conflict management, alternative dispute resolution and employment litigation services.
"Kirsten provides valuable experience and insight from the perspective of the employer and the employee and has effectively represented both sides. She is a go-getter and a role model for what women can achieve in law" said Managing Partner, Nancy McDonald.
A contributor to the creation of innovative training programs like "HR Under Fire - the Legal Preparation of an HR Professional," Branigan is a recognized leader who is on the move. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Alice Paul Equality Award, NJ Biz Forty under 40 Award, Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, and the Kirsten Scheurer Branigan Presidential Leadership Award, created in her name by the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA). She was recently recognized by NJ BIZ as a "Mover and Shaker" in the legal industry due to her efforts in steering the revitalization of NJWLA. "I’m excited by the opportunity to expand the employment law practice at McDonald Law Group," said Branigan. "At the same time, membership in the firm will allow me to offer clients greater access to a wider breadth of practice areas. This will result in a benefit to all involved."
Branigan is a graduate of Rutgers University’s Newark School of Law and Rutgers College. She was admitted to the bar in 1995 and practices before the New Jersey state and federal courts.
"Kirsten’s energy, experience and passion will have a profound influence on the direction and growth of this firm," points out McDonald. "She is a great fit for us and our shared passions and similar goals ensure a promising future for the firm."
About McDonald Law Group:
McDonald Law Group, LLC is a woman-owned law firm committed to the hiring, retention and advancement of women in the practice of law. The firm concentrates in corporate and commercial transactions, commercial real estate, commercial litigation, employment law and trusts and estates.
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