Evangeline Gomez Named to New Jersey Law Journal’s “40 Under 40”

Aug. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Evangeline Gomez has been named as one of the New Jersey Law Journal's 2011 "40 Under 40" which recognizes the top 40 attorneys in New Jersey under 40 years of age.  Attorneys selected for the Law Journal’s “40 Under 40” demonstrate a solid record of trial, appellate or transactional legal work and leadership in their field, as well as dedication to charitable activities and involvement in their communities.  

Ms. Gomez is counsel to the New Jersey-based law firm Fahy Choi LLC.  She concentrates her practice in the areas of family law, representing clients in divorce, child custody disputes and pre-nuptial agreements as well as representing small businesses and non-profit organizations in transactional and litigation matters.  

Ms. Gomez is the youngest woman serving on the Board of Trustees of Rutgers University, where she is active on the Audit, Legal and Nominating Committees.  She was also the recipient of the 2011 Women of Achievement Award for the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey.  The award is given to outstanding women who have had remarkable accomplishments in their lives, whether it is in their careers or communities, who serve as excellent role models for girls and future leaders.   Ms. Gomez donates her time and support to many charitable organizations.   She is the co-founder of the Student Achievement Network (SAN), an Ohio-based charitable organization that provides mentoring opportunities to junior and high school students.   She served as the Chair of the Paterson Education Fund and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hyacinth AIDS Foundation.

Ms. Gomez graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Political Science and earned a law degree from Rutgers School of Law-Newark.  She is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court of New Jersey.  Ms. Gomez is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Section.  For more information about Evangeline Gomez please visit http://www.evangelinegomez.com.  

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