News & Insights

Kathleen Hirce Joins Archer as Of Counsel in Environmental Law Practice

Archer is pleased to announce that Kathleen A. Hirce has joined the firm as Of Counsel in its Environmental Law Practice Group, based in the firm’s Hackensack office. Her addition further expands Archer’s environmental team in northern New Jersey and reinforces the firm’s growing presence and capabilities across the region. ...read more

Patrick Afriyie Named a “Most Promising Newcomer” Finalist in 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards

The Pennsylvania Legal Intelligencer has named Associate Patrick K.A. Afriyie a finalist in the Most Promising Newcomer category of the 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. This accolade honors attorneys in their early years of practice who have demonstrated exceptional potential, work ethic, and legal acumen. ...read more

Archer & Greiner Attorneys Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

Archer is pleased to announce that partners Kate A. Sherlock, Brian M. McGovern, and Robert C. Auritt have been selected to serve on legal news publisher Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards. ...read more

Archer Adds Martyn Babitz as Of Counsel in Private Wealth, Estates & Trusts Group

Archer & Greiner (“Archer”) is pleased to announce that Martyn S. Babitz has joined the firm as Of Counsel in its Private Wealth, Estates & Trusts practice in the Voorhees office. Marty brings nearly four decades of experience in legal practice and wealth management, with extensive experience in estate, tax, wealth transfer, and philanthropic planning for high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and closely held business owners. ...read more

Archer & Greiner Adds Leading Environmental Partner

Archer is pleased to announce that Alice M. Shanahan has joined the firm as a partner in its Environmental Law Practice Group in the firm’s Hackensack office. Her addition to Archer’s northern New Jersey office gives the firm’s already outstanding Environmental Practice a stronger foothold across both New Jersey and New York. ...read more

Archer Public Affairs Launches New Website

Refreshed brand reflects position as the region’s leading government affairs firm ...read more

Super Lawyers Names 16 Archer Attorneys to its 2026 New Jersey Lists

Archer congratulates its attorneys included in the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. ...read more

Matthew Nicodemo Accepted into the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Archer is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew M. Nicodemo has been accepted into Class V of the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). ...read more

David Edelstein Recognized as Volunteer UP Legal Clinic’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year

Archer is proud to congratulate partner David F. Edelstein on being recognized as Volunteer UP Legal Clinic’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year. David serves on the Advisory Board of Volunteer UP Legal Clinic and chairs Archer’s Pro Bono Practice, where he has been instrumental in advancing access to justice for underserved communities. ...read more

Steven Mignogna Elected to ACTEC Executive Committee

Archer is pleased to announce that partner Steven K. Mignogna was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Additionally, Steven remains on the ACTEC Board of Regents. ...read more

Lisa Stewart Albright Named to South Jersey Biz’s 2026 Women to Watch List

Partner Lisa Stewart Albright has been named to the 2026 edition of South Jersey Biz’s Women to Watch list. This prestigious recognition honors women leaders in philanthropy, finance, law, marketing, healthcare, and other industries who are making a meaningful impact across South Jersey. According to South Jersey Biz, this year’s Women to Watch share a common goal: to lead by example and use the lessons they’ve learned to help not only themselves, but also those around them, reach their full potential. ...read more

Archer Welcomes Daniel Hong

Archer is pleased to announce that Daniel Hong has joined the firm as an associate in its Corporate and Tax Groups in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Daniel advises clients on a broad range of corporate, transactional, and tax matters. His practice focuses on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and general corporate advisory services. He regularly assists private and public companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations with entity formation, corporate structuring, due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, and regulatory compliance. ...read more

Deborah Hays Named to NJBIZ List of 2026 Leaders in Law

Deborah A. Hays, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Board of Directors, has been named to NJBIZ’s 2026 “Leaders in Law” list. This prestigious award recognizes legal professionals for their commitment to the profession, dedication to their communities, and the impact of their leadership on those around them. ...read more

Eric Yun Assumes Prominent Roles in Legal and Civic Institutions

Partner Eric I. Yun, Co-Chair of Archer’s Immigration and Global Mobility Practice, has been appointed Vice President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA) and has joined the Board of Trustees of the League of Minority Voters. ...read more

Thomson Reuters Recognizes Deborah Hays and Stuart Goldfarb as 2026 Stand-out Lawyers

Archer is pleased to announce that Thomson Reuters named partners Deborah A. Hays and Stuart R. Goldfarb as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers, an honor awarded to independently-rated attorneys who demonstrate exceptional client service. ...read more

Melissa Osorio Dibble Reappointed to Three ACTEC Committees

Archer partner Melissa Osorio Dibble has been reappointed to three committees of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC): the Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Committee, the Fiduciary Litigation Committee, and the Professional Responsibility Committee, effective March 2026. Melissa is a Fellow of ACTEC, a national organization of leading trust and estate attorneys. ...read more

Archer Expands Higher Education Team with Former University General Counsel Elizabeth Leo

Archer is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Leo, former General Counsel and Title IX Coordinator of Wilkes University, has joined the firm as a partner in its Higher Education Practice. ...read more

Julia Fahl Named to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force

Archer Public Affairs (APA) is proud to share that APA Director Julia D. Fahl has been appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force, a broad coalition of leaders from across New Jersey assembled to provide real-world perspective as the incoming administration shapes policy priorities. ...read more

Archer Expands Sports & Entertainment Practice with Addition of Partner Stephen Pina

Archer is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Pina has joined the firm as a Partner in its Sports & Entertainment Practice Group in the Philadelphia office. Stephen brings more than two decades of experience representing artists, creators, athletes, and companies across the film, television, music, digital media, and live entertainment sectors. ...read more

Jordan Rogers Receives City & State Pennsylvania Impact Award

Archer Public Affairs (“APA”) Director Jordan Rogers is a recipient of City & State's 2025 Pennsylvania Impact Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving the lives of Pennsylvanians through community service, volunteerism, diversity initiatives, advocacy efforts, and innovation. City & State celebrated the honorees at a special event on December 3 at the Doubletree in Center City Philadelphia. ...read more