Retiring NJ Chief Judge Freda Wolfson to Join Lowenstein Sandler

Freda Wolfson, the chief judge of the US District Court for the District of New Jersey who retired Tuesday, is joining Lowenstein Sandler as a partner.

The move after 36 years as a US magistrate and federal trial court judge represents a homecoming for Wolfson, who began her career at what is now Lowenstein Sandler in 1979.

“It is bittersweet,” said Wolfson. “It’s been a real honor for me to do the work and particularly to be chief for the last three and a half years. I’m excited about going to do something ...