Cooper Levenson partner Erika-Leigh Kelley was honored yesterday at the seventh annual pro bono recognition ceremony hosted by the New Jersey Judiciary, where 12 attorneys were honored for their exceptional dedication in providing free legal services to those in need.
“Erika’s years of service as a guardian for indigent individuals is the embodiment of the Latin translation of pro bono – “for the public good.” We are pleased and proud to join in honoring Erika as she is recognized by Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, Stuart Rabner. Erika’s work is an inspiration and an example for us all,” said Kenneth J. Calemmo, Jr., Chief Operating Officer.
Ms. Kelley is a partner in Cooper Levenson’s Commercial Litigation practice group. A special emphasis of her practice is on probate matters including trust administration disputes, guardianship work, and Will contests. A graduate of Ursinus College and Rutgers University School of Law – Camden, Ms. Kelley is an Atlantic County native, but a Cape May County transplant of more than a dozen years.
Ms. Kelley served as an intern to the Honorable Mary Eva Cololillo, Camden County Superior Court while attending law school and later served as a law clerk to the Honorable George L. Seltzer, Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division – Atlantic and Cape May counties. Ms. Kelley is admitted to the bar in New Jersey and the United States District Court of New Jersey.
Cooper Levenson, founded in 1957, is a full-service law firm with New Jersey offices in Atlantic City and Cherry Hill. The firm also has offices in Harrisburg, Pa., New York, N.Y., Wilmington, Del., Fort Lauderdale, Fl., and Las Vegas, Nev.
Photo (L-R): The Honorable Glenn Grant, Administrative Director of the Courts, Erika-Leigh Kelley, Esq., Chief Justice Stuart Rabner.