Four New Associates Join Archer
10.17.2012
Featured Insights
03.11.2026
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
Useful AI in the Legal Profession
Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey Annual Judicial Conference
State of the Judiciary: Hon. Renée Marie Bumb, Chief Judge for the United States District Court, District of New Jersey
Panel I: Useful AI in the Legal Profession
Discover practical AI tools that are already transforming litigation, from syncing deposition transcripts with video to detecting altered body-cam footage, without replacing lawyers or threatening jobs. Attendees will learn how affordable, ethically deployed AI is streamlining litigation for firms of all sizes to make work easier and more effective.
02.20.2026
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
From Regulation to Opportunity: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape
Bill Caruso will moderate the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey program “From Regulation to Opportunity: The Evolving Cannabis Landscape.” Bill, joined by Harris Laufer, Commissioner of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, will lead a discussion about the future of cannabis in New Jersey amidst changes in government officials, federal actions, and legislation. The program will help industry leaders, operators and investors prepare for the opportunities, challenges, and new directions of New Jersey’s cannabis industry.
02.19.2026
Press Releases
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.
Christopher C. Archer, who will be practicing in the Commercial Litigation Group, was a summer associate with Archer in 2011. Mr. Archer received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Tufts University, followed by his law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. While at Temple, Mr. Archer served as the Executive Editor for the Temple Law Review and interned for the Honorable John T.J. Kelly Jr. of the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Raised in Berwyn, Pa., Mr. Archer currently resides in South Philadelphia with his wife and twin sons.
Brian McGovern, who will be practicing in the Corporate Department, was a summer associate with Archer in 2011. Mr. McGovern received his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from Temple University, followed by his law degree from Rutgers School of Law – Camden. While at Rutgers, Mr. McGovern interned for the Honorable Berle M. Schiller of the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Additionally, Brian was a Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Politics and interned with the New Jersey Assembly Minority Office. While in law school, Mr. McGovern owned and operated a political consulting firm, Exit 3 Strategies LLC, and was a regularly featured political commentator on radio and television. Mr. McGovern currently resides in Voorhees, N.J.
Kate A. Sozio, who will be practicing in the Commercial Litigation Group, was a summer associate with Archer in 2011. She received her law degree, cum laude, from the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University in 2012, and her Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Drexel University in 2006. During law school, Ms. Sozio served as a Note Advisor for the Drexel Law Review, interned for the Honorable Joel Schneider in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and contributed over 100 pro bono hours to the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Sozio worked as a Music and Media Licensing Coordinator for MTV Networks in New York. Ms. Sozio was born and raised in Marlton, NJ, and she currently resides in Cherry Hill, N.J., with her husband.
Richard Ramones is an associate in the firm’s Petroleum Industry Practices group. Mr. Ramones graduated cum laude from Rutgers School of Law – Camden in 2011, and graduated from Rutgers College in 2008 with a B.A. in History and Criminal Justice. Prior to joining Archer, Mr. Ramones was a law clerk for the Honorable Richard F. Wells, J.S.C. He also clerked for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the legal department of a major mutual fund company. Before attending law school, Mr. Ramones taught reading comprehension and verbal communication for children with learning disabilities. Mr. Ramones currently resides in Collingswood, N.J.