Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC

10/08/2026

CLM&C was pleased to host New Jersey school leaders for our Leadership in Action: Aligning Vision, People, and Performance seminar on October 6. Thank you to our speakers Dennis McKeever, David B. Sarnoff, Esq., ACC, Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Carol Grossi and guests who joined us for a day of collaboration and leadership development. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together to exchange ideas, challenges, and opportunities facing today’s NJ school districts.

Read More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/clmc-new-jersey-school-leadership-seminar-october-6-2026/

09/30/2026

Partner Ralph J. Lamparello, President of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, recently served as master of ceremonies at the 2026 Medal of Honor Awards Celebration. The evening recognized the Honorable Esther Salas with the Foundation’s prestigious Medal of Honor.

Read More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/.../ralph-lamparello-new.../

09/18/2026

We’re proud to see Partner Maria Trish Vallejo Silva serving as a speaker at the Hudson County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Ethics Program on September 23, 2026. An initiative she established during her time as President of the HCBA YLD, Maria will join this year’s program to share her knowledge and real-world experience on the Ethics Grievance process as a former Secretary of the District VI Ethics Committee and discuss ethical issues that arise in Employment/Labor.

Learn More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/maria-vallejo-hcba-speaker-ethics-seminar/

Reserve Your Spot: https://hcbalaw.com/events/professional-lines-ethics-dinner-seminar/

Partner Maria Vallejo, Esq. will serve as a speaker at the Hudson County Bar Association & Foundation seminar on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

09/15/2026

CLM&C is pleased to recognize Partner John Mallon for serving as moderator of NJICLE’s recent program, “The Complex World of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims.” The program brought together experienced legal professionals to discuss the complexities of UM and UIM claims, including recent case law and practical considerations.

Read More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/john-v-mallon-moderates-njicle-motorist-claims-program/

John V. Mallon served as a moderator for “The Complex World of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims 2026” program hosted by NJICLE.

09/08/2026

Are your district’s student-record requests citing OPRA, NJPRA, FERPA, or other laws? With AI making it easier than ever to draft records requests, it is important for New Jersey school boards to know which legal framework does and does not apply to each request.

Read More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/request-for-student-records-opra-njpra-ferpa-and-other-records/

Requests for Student Records: The Interplay Between OPRA, NJPRA, FERPA, and Other Records Laws

09/04/2026

As schools prepare to navigate student issues this school year, boards can also expect to navigate questions surrounding teacher political speech.

A recent New Jersey Appellate Division decision in Ringwood Education Association v. Ringwood Board of Education provides important guidance on balancing teachers’ First Amendment rights with a school district’s responsibility to maintain an appropriate educational environment.

Learn More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/teacher-political-speech-in-schools-ringwood-decision-new-jersey/

The First Amendment stands as one of the most fiercely protected guarantees in U.S. constitutional law, yet its application can become more complicated when the speaker is a public-school teacher and the audience is a classroom of students.

09/03/2026

Partner Maria P. Vallejo returns to Rutgers Law School this fall for her fifth year teaching Land Use Law & Practice, bringing her real-world experience as a practicing land use attorney into the classroom. Read more about Maria’s return to teaching, her commitment to mentoring the next generation of attorneys, and the growing interest in her course.

Read More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/maria-p-vallejo-rutgers-law-school-land-use-law-practice/

09/02/2026

Fitness-for-duty examinations can be an important tool for New Jersey school boards, but the process requires careful consideration. A recent New Jersey court decision provides important guidance on when a board may require an employee to undergo an examination and the procedural safeguards that must be followed.

Learn More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/fitness-for-duty-examinations-for-employees-new-jersey-schools/

08/26/2026

We are proud to announce that nine Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch®.

Congratulations to Co-Managing Partner Ralph J. Lamparello and Partners Cindy Nan Vogelman, John V. Mallon, Steven Menaker, Thomas R. Kobin, Maria P. Vallejo, Thomas A. Morrone, Cheyne R. Scott, and James B. Shovlin on this well-deserved recognition by their peers.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and the dedication, experience, and commitment to excellence these attorneys bring to our clients and our firm.

Read More: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/2027-best-lawyers-in-america-recognizes-nine-clmc-attorneys/

08/12/2026

What makes a strong leadership team?

Our latest article explores how communication, trust, accountability, and shared vision can help build high-performing administrative teams. We'll be exploring these topics at our upcoming Fall Leadership Seminar: Leadership in Action – Aligning Vision, People, and Performance.

📅 October 6, 2026
📍 Canoe Brook Country Club | Summit, NJ
🎟️ Complimentary | Breakfast & lunch provided

Read the full article and learn more about the seminar: https://www.chasanlaw.com/news/why-leadership-development-matters-in-todays-new-jersey-school-districts/

Reserve your seat: https://form.jotform.com/260276077730054

Register for CLM&C Fall Leadership Seminar, Leadership in Action: Aligning Vision, People, and Performance, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, New Jersey.