The New Jersey State Bar Association recognized two retired jurists at its Annual Meeting and Convention—U.S. District Court of New Jersey Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson and state Supreme Court Justice Barry T. Albin—who leave behind legacies of distinguished public service.
Chief Judge Wolfson earned a reputation for exhibiting the utmost professionalism throughout her stellar career, as a leader for women in the profession of law and the embodiment of a true legal scholar. As chief judge of New Jersey’s District Court, she helped navigate heavy caseloads, a long-running judicial shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping the courthouse open and safe and addressing judicial security issues.
In addition to Judge Wolfson’s thousands of opinions on issues ranging from securities litigation, civil rights and the constitutionality of federal and states statutes, she presided over civil and criminal trials and was appointed to handle several multidistrict litigation matters, including litigation over claims of cancer-causing baby powder products that contained asbestos in the talc.
Judge Wolfson served for 36 years as judge in the U.S. District Court and as chief judge from 2019 until her retirement in 2023.
Justice Albin has left a lasting impact on the state’s legal landscape, improving the lives of New Jersey residents, businesses and organizations with his commitment to the fair administration of justice. He remains a strong voice for the independence of the Judiciary, speaking publicly and openly about the importance of the sanctity of the Supreme Court.
In his two decades of service as Supreme Court justice, Justice Albin authored over 400 opinions, which analyzed the law of employment discrimination, products liability, affordable housing and whether to grant parole to an inmate serving over 40 years in prison. He has been lauded as much for his compassion and fairness in his opinions and his wit and levity that transcended legal discourse.
Justice Albin served on the Supreme Court from 2002 until his retirement in 2022.
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Retired jurists honored by NJSBA at Annual Meeting and Convention
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