Three Rutgers Law School Alumnae Are Shaping a New Generation of Legal Leadership

Three Rutgers Law alumnae are helping shape the future of New Jersey's legal profession through leadership roles in county and state bar associations. Stacey Gorin, Jeanette Kwon, and Trina Glass have been elected to top positions in county and statewide bar associations, where they will help shape the future of legal practice, professional development, and advocacy.

"When students arrive at Rutgers Law, we want them to see leadership as something within their reach,” said Dean Johanna Bond. “Stacey, Jeanette, and Trina are outstanding examples of what can happen when talented lawyers combine professional excellence with a commitment to service. Their accomplishments will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of women leaders in our profession."

Stacey Gorin, a 2016 Rutgers Law School graduate, was recently installed as president of the Burlington County Bar Association. An associate at Marshall Dennehey, Gorin focuses her practice on civil rights, employment law, and providing counsel to public entities, government officials, and school districts. Since graduating from Rutgers Law–Camden, she has earned recognition as the New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division's Young Lawyer of the Year, received the Burlington County Bar Association's Robert W. Criscuolo Young Lawyer Award, and been named to NJBIZ's 2024 "Women to Watch" list. She has also been recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star and by Best Lawyers' "Ones to Watch" program, reflecting her growing influence within the legal profession.

Jeanette Kwon, a 2011 Rutgers Law School graduate, was installed as the 100th president of the Camden County Bar Association during the organization’s annual installation dinner in June 2026. She is the organization’s first female president of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent. A longtime advocate for public service and access to justice, Kwon spent more than a decade with the Office of the Public Defender, where she served as an assistant deputy public defender from 2012 to 2023 before entering private practice. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply engaged in the legal community, serving in leadership roles with the Camden County Bar Association, including chairing its Budget and Finance and Nominating Committees. Her election as president reflects her commitment to advancing the legal profession and strengthening the connection between attorneys and the communities they serve.

Trina L. Glass, a 2003 Rutgers Law School graduate, was elected president-elect of the Garden State Bar Association (GSBA), New Jersey’s oldest and largest professional organization for African American judges, lawyers, law students, and legal professionals. A seasoned attorney with nearly two decades of experience, Glass is senior counsel at BurgherGray LLP, where she counsels investment advisers, broker-dealers, and investment funds on securities law, regulatory compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging issues involving artificial intelligence governance. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles in law firms and regulatory organizations, including serving as vice president of the GSBA, chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Privacy Law Committee, and a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court’s District Ethics Committee. She also previously served as a commissioner of the New Jersey State Lottery Commission and has been recognized for her commitment to professional excellence, diversity, and community service.

The achievements of Gorin, Kwon, and Glass represent more than individual milestones—they serve as an inspiration for the next generation of Rutgers Law students and alumni, particularly young women aspiring to leadership roles in the legal profession. Additionally, their accomplishments reflect the impact of Rutgers Law’s longstanding commitment to advancing women in the field and fostering an environment where graduates are prepared to excel, serve their communities, and shape the future of the profession.