Rutgers Law Camden Alumni Association
The Rutgers University School of Law–Camden Alumni Association advances the school, the students, and its graduates throughout their lives.
Since its founding in the 1940s by Anthony J. Perotti ‘43, the Association has grown and prospered. Until recently, it has been governed by a board of 45 members, including six executive officers. These dedicated alums represent a cross-section of the over 9,000 alumni who have passed through the halls of this institution. They meet bi-monthly to tackle such issues as networking, diversity, scholarship, and how to support and promote the law school.
In 2009, the Camden Law Alumni Association became a chartered member of the Rutgers University Alumni Association which represents the more than 540,000 graduates of Rutgers University. There are no forms to complete and no dues to pay. Upon graduation, you are automatically a member and entitled to all the benefits.
During the academic year, the Camden Law Alumni Association organizes networking events throughout New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York City, Delaware, and Washington DC. The Association sponsors three annual awards presented at an event each November: the Arthur E. Armitage Sr. Distinguished Alumni Award, the Joseph M. Nardi Jr. Distinguished Service Award, and the Recent Graduate Award. These awards honor graduates who have achieved an extraordinary level of success through their legal and professional expertise, outstanding service to the Law School, and/or exemplary community leadership. Through the generous support of its members, the Rutgers School of Law–Camden Alumni Association provides scholarships based on need and merit to those students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to achieve their goals. The 2026 gala will be held at The Merion on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Our esteemed 2026 honorees are Hon. Ronald J. Freeman '72, Debra S. Rosen '86, and Stacey R. Gorin '16.
Our alums are loyal and dedicated. They generously help their fellow graduates, the Law School and students in a variety of ways by volunteering as an adjunct faculty member, guest lecturer, moot court judge or coach, student mentor, panelist, etc. Anyone with questions about the RUAA or CLAWAA can contact us at alumni@camden.rutgers.edu
The Charles G. Resnick Scholarship & Student Support Fund
Longtime Rutgers Law School–Camden Alumni Association (RLSCAA) board member and former Chancellor, Charles “Chuck” G. Resnick, passed away on September 14, 2025. The Rutgers Law School–Camden Alumni Association (RLSCAA) is establishing a fund in Charles "Chuck" Resnick's name that will award a top scholarship at the DAAC to a student who exemplifies Chuck’s character and commitment to service. The fund will also finance greater alumni presence at flagship Rutgers Law student events in Camden throughout the year, just as Chuck sponsored tables or tickets at these events for many years. Click here to read more about Chuck's legacy and watch the tribute video below.
Get Involved
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Alumni Association Board of Trustees
Help make a difference by joining the Camden Law School Alumni Association board of trustees. Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month, September through May, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 891 4637 2379
Passcode: 251927
Email rclawalumni@gmail.com for information.Alumni Association Committees
- Distinguished Alumni Awards - Execute the Alumni Association's largest annual event, recognizing the achievements of outstanding alumni.
- Scholarships - Select law students to receive our annual alumni scholarship awards.
- Student Bar Association Liaisons - Connect with student leaders.
- Rutgers Graduate School Network - Coordinate networking opportunities with other Rutgers graduate school alumni.
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Chancellor | Angella (Middleton) Prol '15First Vice Chancellor | Aaron Creuz '16
Second Vice Chancellor | Christopher Hughes '15
Treasurer | Jonathan Amira '15
Recording Secretary | Arlette Leyba '22
Corresponding Secretary | Mariane Gardner '22
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Join us for the association's annual Gov. James J. Florio Scholarship Benefit and Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony (the “DAAC”).
The 2026 gala will be held at The Merion on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Click here for tickets
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Sign up for Rutgers Law Alumni Connect. The online alumni directory provides a dedicated space for all Rutgers Law alumni to connect with one another, make and receive referrals, join practice area groups, share career updates, find classmates, and stay connected with the school.
Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration Awardees
Since 2009, we've honored our community members through the Distinguished Alumni Award Celebration. The 2026 gala will be held at The Merion on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. See a list of past honorees below.
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2011 - Margaret Niebler '05
2012 - Lloyd Freeman '07
2013 - Tara M. Pellicori '08
2014 - Aneesh A. Mehta '07
2015 - Adam J. Taliaferro '08
2016 -Wali W. Rushdan, II '12
2017 - Richard J. Ramones '11
2018 - Eric Daleo '08
2019 - Sanmathi Dev '11
2020 - Angella N. Middleton '15
2021 - Gigio K. Ninan '11
2022 - Kiomeiry Csepes '13
2023 - Samantha R. Gross '14
2024 - Jonathan I. Amira '14
2025 - Jason Kanterman '16
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1983 - Hon. Charles A. Rizzi '39
1984 - Hon. William T. Cahill '37
1985 - Benjamin Asbell '30
1986 - Hon.W. Thomas McGann '36
1987 - Hon. William J. Hughes '58
1988 - Hon. A. Donald Bigley '53
1989 - Hon. Joseph M. Nardi '56
1990 - Hon. James J. Florio '67
1991 - Thomas F. Connery, Jr. '39
1992 - Hon. Wayne R. Bryant '72
1993 - Hon. Rudolph J. Rossetti '60
1994 - Hon. Joseph H. Rodriguez '58
1995 - Prof. Esther F. Clark '55
1996 - William Tomar '39
1997 - George F. Kugler, Jr. '53
1998 - Hon. Joshua W. Martin, III '74
1999 - Prof. Amelia H. Boss '75
2000 - Carl D. Poplar '67
2001 - Kathryn Flicker Rosenberg '70
2002 - Ellen M. Kirsh '75
2003 - Hon. Wendell F. Holland '77
2004 - Irvin E. Richter '80
2005 - Hon. Gregory M. Sleet '76
2006 - Terry S. Bienstock '78
2007 - Robin L. Wiessmann '78
2008 - Hon. Robert B. Kugler '78
2009 - Jonathan G. Granoff '79
2010 - Daniel J. Phelan '80
2011 - Jeanne M. Fox '79
2012 - Roger W. Clark '78
2013 - James R. Maida '90
2014 - Jay M. Gutierrez '79
2015 - Donald C. Clark '79
2016 - Hon. Jane C. Greenspan '73
2017 - Christopher Griner '73
2018 - Justice Faustino Fernandez-Vina '81
2019 - Herbert D. Hinkle '74
2020 - Patricia B. Santelle '85
2021 - Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis '06
2022 - William J. Castner '99
2023 - Carlos M. Bollar '97
2024 - General Flora D. Darpino '86
2025 - Michael Donahue '94
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2003 - Hon. Frank M. Lario, Jr. '62
2004 - Hon. Joel B. Rosen '73
2005 - Hon. Robert W. Page '60
2006 - Hon. Francine I. Axelrad '77
2007 - James D. Hamilton, Jr. '74
2008 - Joel B. Korin '71
2009 - Neil Wise '75
2010 - Louis S. Rulli '74
2011 - Michael A. Bogdonoff '83
2012 - Charles G. Resnick '77
2013 - Hon. Judith H. Wizmur '74
2014 - Joanne M. Ventura '78
2015 - Grace C. Bertone '84
2016 - Brenda Lee Eutsler '99
2017 - Michael J. Torchia '91
2018 - David Kott '77
2019 - The Honorable Carmen M. Garcia '85
2020 - Ellen E. Loughney '84
2021 - Timothy Farrow '99
2022 - Janice L. Heinold '97
2023 - Angela V. Baker '85
2024 - Jay J. Blumberg '83
2025 - Christine Hoffman '97