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mayor sam Joshi nominates dipti vaid

dedhia as edison & new Jersey’s first

female south asian municipal Court Judge

Mayor Sam Joshi continues breaking down barriers, this time on Edison’s Municipal Court

OUR BUREAU General in Employment Counsel for my career, but I had two amaz- also the recipient of the prestigious
and Labor for the State of New Jer- ing parents who motivated me to Most Successful Mediator Award in
EDISON, NJ
sey, Dedhia graduated from George strive for a life of significance and the Passaic County Superior Court
ayor Sam Joshi is proud to Washington University before re- conscience. In recognition of their Clerk’s Program. She has also par-
announce he has nominat- ceiving her Juris Doctor from Se- immense impact on my life, one of ticipated in national civil rights com-
Med Dipti Vaid Dedhia, Esq. ton Hall University of Law. She has my main goals in my new role is to petition, is certified in deposition
for a judgeship on Edison Municipal spent decades litigating complex be an example to the youth of to- skills by the National Institute of Tri-
Court. Following her confirmation employment matters, investigating day. My message to them is simple: al Advocacy, and is a frequent con-
last night by the Township Council, complaints involving violations of though the path may not be clear as tributor to Huffington Post, Brown
Dedhia will be the first female South law or policy, and representing the you stand here today, your goals are Girl Magazine, and the Aerogram.
Asian municipal court judge in both Governor’s office of Employee Re- attainable. Achieving your dreams Born originally in London,
Edison and New Jersey’s history. lations in arbitrating grievances be- through courage, kindness, and per- Dedhia moved to New Jersey with
“It was truly my honor and priv- tween the Administration and labor severance is not a cliche - I am living her parents at the age of two and
ilege to nominate Dipti Vaid Dedhia unions. proof!” has lived in the state for the past 36
as Edison’s next municipal court Speaking about her many ac- In addition to her years of ex- years, twenty of which as a resident
judge,” proclaimed Mayor Joshi. complishments and what this ap- perience providing legal counsel on of Edison. She enjoys spending her
“She is the most qualified and ready pointment means to her, Dedhia labor laws, anti-discrimination poli- free time at home with her husband
for the job.” had this to say: “When I was young, cies, prevailing wage laws, and best and three young children - ages one,
Currently the Deputy Attorney I didn’t know what I wanted to do employment practices; Dedhia was four, and seven.

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