The Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals
Association (JINLAW) has launched a nonprofit to combat
antisemitism. Founded by Peter Hecht
and Glen Bronstein, JINLAW aims to
leverage the collective expertise of its members to protect Jewish
rights and promote tolerance. It will establish chapters
nationwide, offering networking, professional development,
advocacy, and mentorship. Membership is open to all legal and
insurance professionals, with fees waived for the first year.
JINLAW also plans to collaborate with law schools to support
students. The organization seeks to create a supportive community
and eradicate antisemitism through education and advocacy.
PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Jewish American Insurance & Legal
Professionals Association (JINLAW), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit paving
the way for unity and collective expertise across Jewish legal and
insurance professionals throughout the world, celebrates the launch
of its highly-anticipated membership program and website on May 20,
2024. Founded by Peter Hecht and Glen Bronstein and led by an
esteemed Board of Directors, JINLAW's kickoff announcement during
Jewish American Heritage Month is a testament to the nonprofit's
vision of leaving a positive, lasting impact on Jewish
professionals and the wider community.
Our goal is to distinguish JINLAW as that
entry point and establish a genuine sense of community for our
members. First and foremost, we're a grassroots foundation looking
to bring people together in meaningful ways.
To protect the rights of Jewish individuals and communities,
JINLAW's mission is centered on leveraging the collective expertise
of its members while promoting tolerance and understanding in
society. Ultimately, the nonprofit strives to eradicate
antisemitism in all forms and ensure a world where every person can
live free from discrimination and hatred.
"Many in the Jewish community lack an organizational entry point
to pursue the objectives we intend to focus on," said Glen Bronstein, Chairman and Co-Founder of
JINLAW and Executive Vice President for Sompo, North America. "Our goal is to distinguish
JINLAW as that entry point and establish a genuine sense of
community for our members. First and foremost, we're a grassroots
foundation looking to bring people together in meaningful
ways."
Sparked from a desire to make a positive difference for Jewish
communities, JINLAW began as an idea from Peter Hecht, Co-Founder and President of JINLAW
and Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Magna Legal
Services. "I was inspired to start JINLAW while watching the news
and feeling helpless," said Hecht. "Realizing there must be many
others sharing this same feeling, I saw an opportunity in my
industry to leverage attorneys, insurance professionals, and
litigation support providers to come together in shining a light on
antisemitism."
From the beginning, JINLAW will establish chapters across each
state, strengthening major locations to host services both
in-person and virtually, ranging from networking events,
professional development, advocacy, mentorships, and more. The
Board is now strongly encouraging motivated professionals to reach
out if interested in leading a chapter in their area.
"It's imperative that we understand what causes hatred based on
religion, race, color, nationality, sexual orientation, etc. and
eliminate it through education, experience, and kindness," said
Aileen R. Schwartz, Board Member for
JINLAW and Senior Vice President, General Counsel Americas and
Chief Privacy Officer at Hill International. "I joined JINLAW's
Board of Directors to support this goal and stop antisemitism
because hatred for one group negatively impacts everyone."
As JINLAW grows, the Board is determined to leverage support
from law schools to establish a student and university support
committee, further backing the needs of students throughout the
industry. All JINLAW's programs will additionally provide indirect
education opportunities by casting a wide net on membership,
allowing unique groups to stand together against antisemitism.
"We're offering membership to anyone in the legal and insurance
industry," explained Hecht. "Being Jewish isn't a requirement. We
welcome others to join so we can build bridges and shatter
stereotypes together."
Looking ahead, Hecht announced JINLAW's ambitious goal to
acquire 1,000 members within their first year. To support this, all
types of memberships, including attorneys, insurance professionals,
paralegals, legal administrators, and students will have membership
fees waived for the first year. All interested professionals can
access the website to learn more and register.
"In the end, for many of us, our passion stems from something
personal," said Joseph O'Neill,
Senior Partner with Marks, O'Neill, O'Brian, Doherty & Kelly.
"We are often called to action because we ourselves, someone we
love, or some institution we cherish has been harmed. I have too
many Jewish friends who feel the spoken or unspoken sting of
antisemitism."
"My interest in serving on this board is simple," continued
O'Neill. "How can I, in any small, microscopic way, help stem this
odious tide?"
Review The Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals
Association website.
Additional Board of Directors members include Barry Gerstein, Senior Vice President at Aspen
Insurance, Elior D. Shiloh, Partner,
National Chair of the Labor & Employment at Lewis Brisbois,
David M. Stark, Chief Legal Officer
(Former CLO at Teva Pharmaceuticals), Jonathan Ackerman, Executive Vice President and
Co-Founder of Magna Legal Services Record Retrieval Services,
Michael Ackerman, Partner at Paris
Ackerman LLP, and Staci Hecht, Court
Reporter, RPR.
The Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals
Association (JINLAW) is dedicated to empowering Jewish American
lawyers and insurance professionals to combat antisemitism through
legal, advocacy, education, and community engagement. By providing
a platform for networking events, educational seminars, and
mentorship programs, JINLAW fosters connections that enhance
professional development while simultaneously creating a sense of
belonging within the larger community.
Media Contact
Peter
Hecht, Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals
Association, 1 732-331-2410, PHecht@JINLAW.org,
https://jinlaw.org/
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