Legends of New Jersey Legal Community Will be Honored Thursday

Newark, NJ – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will host its 9th Annual Awards of Excellence Dinner to honor five distinguished leaders of the Greater Newark, NJ legal community who exemplify professional and civic excellence.  The Award is given annually to individuals who embody the spirit of Justice Thurgood Marshall, his concern for civil rights and his passion for social justice.

What:              TMCF 9^th Annual Awards of Excellence Dinner

Presenting Sponsors:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Lowenstein Sandler PC

Who:               Dwayne Ashley, President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Honorary Event Chairs:

Andrew T. Berry, Esq. - Partner, McCarter & English LLC

Richard T. Thigpen - Vice President, Government Affairs for Public Service Electric and Gas (PSEG)

2009 Recipients:

·         Paulette Brown, Esq. – Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge

·         Douglas S. Eakeley, Esq. – Partner, Lowenstein Sandler

·         Nicholas D. Katzenbach, Esq. – United States Attorney General (Ret.)

·         The Honorable Joseph H. Rodriguez – U.S. District Court – District of New Jersey

·         Glenn F. Scotland, Esq. – Partner, McManimon & Scotland

When:             Thursday, March 19, 2009, - 6 p.m.

Where:            Nanina’s In The Park,

Contact:  Mary V. Jones

              Thurgood Marshall College Fund

              (201) 227-8427