Katherine Beilin Named Winner of the New Jersey Law Journal's "New Leaders of the Bar, Bankruptcy" Award as Part of its 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards
Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. is proud to announce that Katherine Beilin, an associate in the firm's Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights practice, has been named the winner of the New Jersey Law Journal's 2026 "New Leaders of the Bar, Bankruptcy" award as part of the New Jersey Legal Awards. The award recognizes emerging attorneys who bring notable achievements to the table and who make significant contributions, both to the legal profession and to their communities. Beilin will be honored at the New Jersey Law Journal's Legal Awards gala on October 29, 2026.
“Katie has become an integral member of our Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights team in a remarkably short period of time,” said John W. Weiss, chair of the firm's Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights practice. “She handles sophisticated matters with sound judgment and professionalism, while also serving as a mentor and resource to her colleagues. We are proud to see her recognized as the winner of the New Jersey Law Journal's “New Leaders of the Bar, Bankruptcy” award.”
Beilin advises and represents clients in complex bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation. She also represents individuals and businesses in a range of commercial disputes.
In addition to her client work, Beilin has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional leadership, mentorship, and public service. She serves as Vice President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Bergen County Bar Association, actively building membership to develop the next generation. She serves on the Communications Committee of the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, is a member of the Turnaround Management Association- New Jersey Chapter, and is a member of the Tikkun Olam Committee of the Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey. A former Division 1 field hockey player, she also mentors Rutgers student-athletes.
Beilin is also deeply committed to pro bono work through the Justice Gary S. Stein Public Interest Center. She drafted amicus briefs in State v. Harrell and State v. Erazo and briefed and argued State v. Leander Williams before the New Jersey Supreme Court, helping secure a reversal of the Appellate Division.
Before joining Pashman Stein, Beilin served as a law clerk to the Honorable Gregory L. Acquaviva in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage.
Beilin will be honored as the winner of the New Jersey Law Journal's 2026 "New Leaders of the Bar, Bankruptcy" award at the gala on October 29, 2026. The New Jersey Law Journal’s full announcement of the awards can be found here.
The New Jersey Legal Awards are published by the New Jersey Law Journal. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.
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