About Us

Local Government Law Experts

NJILGA unites attorneys advancing excellence in municipal law since 1951. We provide education, advocacy, and professional collaboration for New Jersey's local government legal community.

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Our Leadership

Leadership Driving Our Mission

NJILGA is guided by dedicated legal professionals committed to advancing local government law in New Jersey. Our leadership team brings together decades of collective experience in public-sector legal practice.

Certificate of Incorporation (1951)
Legal document establishing NJILGA as a nonprofit organization.
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Certificate of Registration of a Corporate Alternate Name (2003)
State certification authorizing NJILGA's alternate name.
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By-Laws
Internal rules governing NJILGA's structure, leadership roles, and operational procedures.
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Officers

Guiding NJILGA's Mission Forward

NJILGA's leadership comprises dedicated legal professionals steering our organization's vision. Our governance structure reflects the same excellence and professionalism we bring to local government law across New Jersey.

Steven P. Goodell

President

Douglas Heinold

1st Vice President

Sharon A. Dragan

2nd Vice President

Michael J. Pasquale

Treasurer

Jean Kephart Cipriani

Secretary

Michele R. Donato

Immediate Past President

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Trustees

Upholding Our Standards of Excellence

The Board of Trustees is composed of accomplished legal professionals who uphold NJILGA’s commitment to integrity, leadership, and progress. Their guidance ensures our association remains a trusted resource and advocate for local government law throughout New Jersey.

Atlantic & Cape May County