Emily A. Kaller, a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department, was installed as First Vice President of Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) at the organization’s annual Trial Bar Awards Reception, which was held on October 18, 2018 at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange.  Ms. Kaller has served as a Vice President of TANJ since 2016, and previously served as Secretary/Treasurer. She is Chair of the TANJ Public Positions/Legislative Committee.

TANJ is a statewide organization of approximately 800 members consisting of both plaintiff & defense attorneys from the civil and criminal bars.  The group is dedicated to promoting the interests of the public at large, the interests of the litigants involved in civil and criminal cases, and the interests of the bench and bar. The group is also committed to training young attorneys through internship and scholarship programs, as well as training seasoned attorneys through continuing legal education programs.

Ms. Kaller's practice focuses on commercial litigation. She has experience in the prosecution and defense of financing, credit and other banking matters, contract disputes including those arising under licensing and asset sale agreements, environmental contamination contribution actions, and complex litigation. Her experience also encompasses class action litigation in matters involving consumer claims, alleged securities fraud and personal injury. Ms. Kaller has represented clients in both state and federal courts, including appellate practice before the New Jersey Supreme Court, Appellate Division and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Her work in chancery practice includes estate litigation, claims for injunctive relief in business disputes, shareholder disputes and restrictive covenants.