Tala Ismail
About Tala Ismail
Tala Ismail is an Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, known for her commitment to equitable legal solutions. As a first-generation attorney, she has held various roles in legal and civic engagement, including positions at Rutgers Law School and the Palestinian American Community Center.
Work at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Tala Ismail currently serves as an Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Law Clerk at the same firm from 2022 to 2023 for eight months. Her experience at Lowenstein Sandler LLP includes a tenure as a Summer Associate in 2022, where she worked for three months. Her time at the firm has allowed her to focus on finding equitable solutions to complex legal issues.
Education and Expertise
Tala Ismail earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Rutgers Law School, completing her studies from 2020 to 2023. She also holds a Master's degree in Law & Governance from Montclair State University, which she obtained between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science at Montclair State University from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and governance.
Background in Civic Engagement
Before her legal career, Tala Ismail worked as a Civic Engagement Coordinator at the Palestinian American Community Center in Clifton, NJ, from 2019 to 2020 for 11 months. This role provided her with valuable experience in community engagement and advocacy, contributing to her perspective as a first-generation attorney.
Involvement in Legal Education and Advocacy
Tala Ismail has been actively involved in legal education and advocacy throughout her career. She served as Chair of the National Arab American Bar Association from 2021 to 2023 and as Events Coordinator from 2020 to 2021 at Rutgers Law School. Additionally, she participated in various roles at Rutgers Law School, including Teaching Fellow for Civil Procedure and Student Attorney in the Education & Health Law Clinic in 2022.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Tala Ismail began her legal career with an internship at Northeast New Jersey Legal Services from 2015 to 2016. She also gained experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at Montclair State University from 2017 to 2019. Her early career roles provided her with foundational skills and insights into the legal field, shaping her approach to her current work.