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Daughter of immigrants, Fabiana Pierre-Louis becomes 1st Black woman on New Jersey Supreme Court
August 27, 2020
6ABCFabiana Pierre-Louis made history in New Jersey as the first Black woman to serve on the state’s Supreme Court, with…
NJ Supreme Court nominee Fabiana Pierre-Louis testifies before the Senate
August 24, 2020
NorthJersey.comFabiana Pierre-Louis, Gov. Phil Murphy’s pick to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court, gives an opening statement before the…
N.J. committee unanimously approves Pierre-Louis for state Supreme Court
August 24, 2020
WHYY.orgA New Jersey legislative committee unanimously voted Monday in favor of Fabiana Pierre-Louis’ nomination to the state Supreme Court. Pierre-Louis, 39,…
Fabiana Pierre-Louis one step closer to being first Black woman to serve on NJ Supreme Court
August 24, 2020
NorthJersey.comFabiana Pierre-Louis is one step closer to becoming the first Black woman to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court after…
NJ’s Would-Be 1st Black Female Justice Gets Committee Nod
August 24, 2020
Law360A New Jersey legislative committee on Monday unanimously advanced the state Supreme Court nomination of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP partner…
Fabiana Pierre-Louis’ Supreme Court Nomination Passes Committee
August 24, 2020
New Jersey Law JournalThe panel was unanimous in voting to send her nomination to the full Senate for a confirmation vote this Thursday….
N.J. Senate committee unanimously approves nomination for state’s first Black female Supreme Court justice
August 24, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerA key New Jersey Senate panel on Monday unanimously approved Gov. Phil Murphy’s nominee for the state Supreme Court, moving…
Daughter of Immigrants to Be 1st Black Woman on N.J. Supreme Court
August 24, 2020
New York TimesFabiana Pierre-Louis, 39, will also be the only Black judge currently seated on the state’s highest court. Fabiana Pierre-Louis, a…
Pyxus Ch. 11 Confirmation Hinges On Asset Valuation Reports
August 19, 2020
Law360The evidentiary record in tobacco grower Pyxus International’s Chapter 11 plan confirmation trial closed Wednesday, leaving a Delaware bankruptcy judge…
In Favor of the Nomination of Fabiana Pierre-Louis
August 16, 2020
New Jersey Law JournalWe trust there will be an expeditious confirmation process which will lead to a transition permitting the new justice to…
Pierre-Louis’ Supreme Court Nomination Scheduled for Aug. 24 Committee Hearing
July 27, 2020
The New Jersey Law JournalFabiana Pierre-Louis is poised to become the first African American woman and only the third Black justice to serve on…
Montgomery McCracken To Probe Philly PD Protest Response
July 20, 2020
Law360The city of Philadelphia announced Monday that it has tapped Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP as part of an investigation into the…
DA Krasner threatens to charge federal agents if they act in Philadelphia
July 20, 2020
KYW NewsradioMayor Jim Kenney said the city would resist any effort by the Trump administration to send federal agents here after…
New Jersey’s Supreme Court nominee credits her success to humble roots as a first-generation Haitian American
June 29, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerAs a youngster, Fabiana Pierre-Louis often spoke up for her three older siblings, skillfully pleading their cases like a defense…
Litigation Attorney Returns to Montgomery McCracken as Partner
June 26, 2020
Delaware Law WeeklyR. Montgomery Donaldson rejoined Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads in its Wilmington office, where he will serve as partner in…
NJ High Court Pick Would Restore Diversity On State Bench
June 19, 2020
Law360New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s recent nomination of an attorney who would be the first Black woman on the state…
Lawsuit over rare “Magic: The Gathering” cards heading to trial after $177K deal blown up
June 17, 2020
Pennsylvania RecordA six-figure financial dispute between collectors of rare “Magic: The Gathering” playing cards that is centered on fraud accusations is…
Fabiana Pierre-Louis: Daughter Of Haitian Immigrants, NJ Supreme Court Nominee
June 16, 2020
The Haitian TimesGrowing up, Fabiana Pierre-Louis said her parents would jokingly tell her she should become an “avoka” ‒ the Creole word…
Montgomery McCracken Welcomes Back Seasoned Partner
June 12, 2020
Law360Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP recently welcomed back to its ranks as a partner in its Wilmington office an experienced…
How Fabiana Pierre-Louis ‘Just Ultimately Stood Out’ Among Governor’s Inner Circle, and Beyond
June 10, 2020
New Jersey Law Journal“When you have that set of references, it’s pretty powerful,” Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief counsel Matt Platkin said of Pierre-Louis….