Nicole Stefanelli
About Nicole Stefanelli
Nicole Stefanelli is an Associate in Corporate/M&A at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, with a background in bankruptcy and creditors' rights. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from New York University and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School, and has received multiple recognitions for her contributions to the legal field.
Current Role at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Nicole Stefanelli currently serves as an Associate in the Corporate/M&A department at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. She has held this position since 2019 and has accumulated five years of experience in this role. Her work primarily involves corporate mergers and acquisitions, where she applies her legal expertise to assist clients in navigating complex transactions.
Previous Experience at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Before her current role, Nicole Stefanelli worked at Lowenstein Sandler LLP in various capacities. She was an Associate in the Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization & Creditors' Rights group from 2008 to 2013, followed by a position as Counsel in the same department from 2014 to 2017. During her tenure, she developed a strong foundation in bankruptcy law and creditor rights.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Nicole Stefanelli earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from New York University, studying from 1997 to 2002. She later attended Rutgers Law School, where she received her Juris Doctor degree from 2004 to 2007. She is admitted to practice law in both New York and New Jersey, demonstrating her qualifications to operate within these jurisdictions.
Judicial Clerkship Experience
Nicole served as a Judicial Clerk to The Honorable Kevin Gross at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware from 2007 to 2008. This role provided her with valuable insights into the judicial process and bankruptcy law, enhancing her legal acumen and preparing her for her future positions in the field.
Professional Recognition and Involvement
Nicole Stefanelli has received several recognitions throughout her career. She has been named a 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers in New Jersey since 2013 and was recognized as an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor in 2016. Additionally, she was named a New Leader of the Bar by the New Jersey Law Journal in 2016. She has been actively involved with the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC-NJ) since 2012, serving as a Director at Large and Co-Chair of the New Jersey Network.