Jenise M. Rivera Joins Hyland Levin Shapiro

The firm is pleased to announce that Jenise M. Rivera has joined Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP as an associate. She will concentrate her practice on community associations and commercial litigation.

Jenise’s previous experience includes practicing at an NLJ 500 law firm. From 2023 through 2025, Jenise completed a two-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable Craig M. Straw at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she handled a variety of complex civil litigation matters through all stages of litigation. From 2022 through 2023, Jenise practiced at a regional mid-sized law firm. Previously, she also clerked with the Honorable Francisco Dominguez at the Superior Court of New Jersey from 2021 through 2022. Her connection to Hyland Levin Shapiro began in 2020, when she served as a summer intern with the firm.

“We are very excited to have our former summer associate, Jenise, returning to join our firm as an associate to support the continued growth of our community association and commercial litigation practices. Jenise’s experience with both federal and state judicial clerkships will provide unique and valuable insight to these practice areas. In addition, Jenise’s passion for the practice of law and her active roles in service to the legal community will further enhance the firm’s ability to provide excellent representation to our clients,” said Partner David R. Dahan.

Jenise earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School—Camden (2021), where she received the Pro Bono Publico Award. During law school, she served as staff editor for the Rutgers University Journal of Law and Religion and as president of the Latino Law Students’ Assistance (Alianza). She received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University (summa cum laude, B.A., 2018) with a double major in psychology and urban studies. During her time at Rutgers, she also served as president of Psi Chi, the Psychology Honors Society.

Jenise grew up in southern New Jersey and is proficient in Spanish. When not practicing law, Jenise enjoys reading and cooking.

Jenise may be reached at rivera@hylandlevin.com or 856.355.2914.