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Annual Restaurant Gala Goes al Fresco – Petro Cohen Sponsors Once Again
Petro Cohen is proud to once again be a sponsor for the Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala.
The annual Restaurant Gala fundraising event is receiving a fresh and COVID-friendly makeover for 2021. This year’s event, Atlantic Cape’s Gala Goes al Fresco!, is taking place on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. on the outdoor grounds adjacent to the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City (rain date: Thursday, June 24). Attendees will sample a wide variety of signature dishes, desserts, and beverages from the area’s most popular establishments and enjoy live entertainment from the Dirty Dozen Dance Band.
Now in its 38th year, the Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala has raised well over $3.5 million for scholarships for students attending the Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) through the generous support of community partners and corporate sponsors. Check out this video of Chef Kelly McClay, Dean of the Academy of Culinary Arts, along with ACA students, discussing the importance of the Restaurant Gala and the scholarship funding it provides to students annually.
Susan Petro, who manages the law firm and heads the Personal Injury Department, said, “It is our pleasure to support this important community event which has helped create opportunities for so many students over the past 38 years. We applaud Atlantic Cape Community College for their ongoing commitment to providing these scholarships as well as for their creativity in putting together a COVID-appropriate event during these difficult times.”
Petro Cohen will serve as this year’s “Icing on the Cake Giveaway Sponsor.” In addition to sponsoring the giveaway, a $1,000 scholarship will be granted on behalf of the firm.
For more information about the Restaurant Gala or ways to support Atlantic Cape, please contact Kristin Jackson at kjackson@atlantic.edu or (609) 463-3621.
Petro Cohen Law Firm Supports ACCC & Restaurant Gala
Petro Cohen is proud to once again be the Giveaway Sponsor for the 2020 Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala, which raises scholarship money for students attending the Academy of Culinary Arts. Petro Cohen has sponsored this important event since 2006.
Petro Cohen Announces Holiday PJ Drive for Foster Families
The attorneys and staff at Petro Cohen will be supporting Foster the Family this holiday season by collecting pajamas for foster children now through December 12, 2019.
“We are encouraging our team and our clients to help support this important cause by dropping off donations at our Northfield office location,” said Susan Petro, Managing Partner for Petro Cohen.
All sizes of winter pajamas are needed, from preemies to adults (for older teen children). So that the children can use the pajamas throughout the cold winter months, Foster the Family has asked for any type of winter pajamas EXCEPT holiday specific ones. The pajamas should not be gift wrapped, but may be dropped off in their original packaging or on hangers.
The Foster the Family collection box is in the reception area of the Northfield office of Petro Cohen in the Executive Plaza, 2111 New Road, Suite 202, Northfield, NJ 08225.
Foster the Family exists to support and encourage foster and adoptive families, mobilize and equip the community and church for foster care and adoption, and advocate for vulnerable children. Through collection drives and generous donations of the community, the organization brings practical necessities and comforting support to South Jersey foster families. To learn more, visit FosterTheFamily.org
For more information on Petro Cohen or the PJ collection drive, e-mail info@PetroCohen.com or stop by the Northfield offices.
PCPM Represented at Galloway Township National Night Out
On August 6, Galloway Township celebrated National Night Out with a special event for parents and kids. The annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
PCPM Managing Partner, Susan Petro, was on hand representing the Galloway Township Education Foundation (GTEF), where she currently serves as President. Susan is pictured below with Jane Bokunewicz, Secretary, GTEF, and Ryan Smith, Vice President, GTEF.
Law Firm Celebrates Recent Graduate
Huge congratulations to one of PCPM’s outstanding legal assistants, Sandra (Sandy) Sánchez Vásquez on her graduation from Atlantic Cape Community College! The staff and attorneys at PCPM enjoyed a festive lunch celebrating Sandy’s recent graduation.
Petro Cohen Celebrates Administrative Professionals
On April 24, Petro Cohen honored the firm’s many administrative professionals with a celebratory luncheon and gifts. Founding partner, Frank Petro (pictured below – far left), commented, “We are extremely grateful for and proud of our excellent administrative team for their continuous hard work and commitment to excellence!”
Law Firm is Gold Sponsor for GTEF Event
Petro Cohen was proud to be a gold sponsor for the Annual Galloway Township Education Foundation People of the Year Event. Pictured are Frank and Susan Petro, who is the president of the Foundation.
Petro Cohen Supports Absegami Drama Club
Petro Cohen was once again a sponsor for the 2019 Emanon Players Playbill. Pictured below are Jane Bokunewicz (left) and Susan Petro who recently enjoyed a wonderful performance of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Absegami Performing Arts Center by the Emanon Players. Congratulations to the Absegami Drama Club on another great performance!
Petro Cohen Once Again is Sponsor for ACCC Annual Restaurant Gala
It was a fun night at the 36th Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala! Petro Cohen was once again a sponsor for the event, which raises scholarship money for students attending the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College.
Galloway Township Education Foundation Hosts Designer Purse Bingo
The Galloway Township Education Foundation (GTEF) Third Annual Designer Purse Bingo took place Friday, March 8, 2019 and was a huge success with a sold out crowd! Petro Cohen’s Managing Partner, Susan Petro, is this year’s president of GTEF (pictured far right). Susan helped coordinate the event and donated the beautiful bike shown below, which was one of the many great raffle prizes. All of the money raised by the Galloway Township Education Foundation goes to support the students of Galloway Township schools, K through 8. The money from the Designer Purse Bingo is being used to fund educational field trips.
Petro Cohen Attorneys Support Local Event
In support of Atlantic City local events, Frank and Susan Petro joined friends Samir and Neelma Patel at Savor Borgata for a fun food festival celebrating Borgata’s Masters Chefs. Throughout the weekend festival, guests enjoyed meals, cooking demonstrations, and hands on lessons from celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, and Wolfgang Puck.
Petro Cohen Attorneys Present Scholarship Award at KCNJ Gala
Attorneys Steve Lubcher (left) and Stephen Matarazzo presented scholarship recipient Scott Kwiatek with a $10,000 check at the 2018 Kids’ Chance of NJ Gala. This marked the fifth year that PCPM was a scholarship sponsor in partnership with KCNJ. For more information, visit PetroCohen/KCNJ
PCPM Supports Kids’ Chance of NJ
For the fifth consecutive year, Petro Cohen has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ) to award a student with financial hardship a “Doctorate Degree” scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults who have endured financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident. The 2018-2019 scholarship recipient is once again South Amboy, NJ resident Scott Kwiatek, who is finishing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
The law firm partnered with the Kids’ Chance organization in New Jersey since the chapter’s inception in 2012. For the past five years, the Kids’ Chance organization has matched the funds donated by Petro Cohen to help a needy child achieve a bachelor’s degree.
For more information, visit PetroCohen.com/KCNJ
Petro Cohen Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The law firm of Petro Cohen recently celebrated 20 years of serving workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability clients throughout southern New Jersey.
Susan and Frank Petro Attend Galloway Education Foundation Person of the Year Event
Attorneys Susan and Frank Petro were Gold Sponsors of last week’s Galloway Education Foundation Person of the Year event, which drew the biggest turnout ever! The Petros and Petro Cohen are longtime supporters of the Galloway Education Foundation.
The Galloway Township Education Foundation is a non-profit, community-based organization established exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in order to secure and distribute contributions from individuals, corporations, businesses, and foundations for the ultimate benefit of students in the Galloway Township Public Schools. Past proceeds from the Foundation fundraisers have advanced instructional improvements in the elementary and middle schools.
Congratulations to GEF on another great fundraising event!
PCPM Continues Annual Sponsorship for 2018 Restaurant Gala
Petro Cohen is delighted to once again be a sponsor for Atlantic Cape Foundation’s key fundraising event with proceeds providing scholarships for students attending the Academy of Culinary Arts. Since its inception, the Restaurant Gala has raised more than $3 million for scholarships to support over 200 students.
This year’s event takes place at Harrah’s Atlantic City on Wednesday, March 28. For information or tickets, call (609) 463-3621or click here to visit http://www.atlantic.edu/community/gala/index.html
Petro Cohen Supports Galloway Education Foundation
Despite a bitter nor’easter, the Second Annual Galloway Education Foundation Designer Purse Bingo held on March 2, 2018 packed a full house and was a huge success. Proceeds from this important event raised money for the children of Galloway schools.
PCPM Partner and Personal Injury Attorney, Susan Petro, has served on the Galloway Education Foundation board for numerous years and, along with her husband and fellow PCPM Partner, Frank Petro, is a longtime supporter of the Galloway Schools.
Helping Teachers Just in Time for Back to School
Petro Cohen is committed to supporting education and recently assisted a local school teacher through DonorsChoose.org The online charity helps get school supplies to classrooms in need.
Susan Petro commented, “Our children are our greatest asset. We are happy to support our local teachers so they can help kids reach for the stars. They are our future!”
To learn how you can help, visit DonorsChoose.org
Frank and Susan Petro Present Scholarship to Scott Kwiatek
In conjunction with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ), Petro Cohen recently awarded their fourth consecutive “Doctorate Degree” scholarship to a student with financial hardship. Frank and Susan Petro presented the 2017-18 scholarship recipient, Scott Kwiatek of South Amboy, NJ, with a check for $10,000 at the KCNJ Gala on July 13, 2017.
Scott Kwiatek was just two months old when his father was tragically killed during a freak accident at work. It was a life changing event, which left Scott’s mom struggling with finances. “Without the help of the generous scholarship that Petro Cohen and Kids’ Chance provided to me, I would not have been able to afford a college degree at my dream school, NJIT,” Kwiatek said.
If you know of a deserving student whose parent was fatally or catastrophically injured in a work related accident, we encourage you to direct him or her to http://www.kidschancenj.org/scholarships/ for a scholarship application and more information on the award criteria.
Petro Cohen Law Firm and Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Announce 2017 Scholarship Recipient
For the fourth consecutive year, the law firm of Petro Cohen has teamed up with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ) to award a student with financial hardship a “Doctorate Degree” scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults who have endured financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident. The 2017-18 scholarship recipient is once again Scott Kwiatek of South Amboy, NJ, currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
For more information on Kids’ Chance of New Jersey, visit http://www.kidschancenj.org/
For a KCNJ Scholarship Application, click here: KCNJ 2017-2018 Scholarship Application
Attorneys Frank Petro and Susan Petro present Scott Kwiatek with a $10,000 Scholarship Award at the 2016 Kids’ Chance of NJ Gala. Photo by EpicShottz.com.
PCPM Supports GEF Designer Purse Bingo
The Galloway Education Foundation recently hosted a Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser. Susan Petro, along with Barb Kirner and Jane Bokunewicz (pictured below), organized the event which was a huge success raising funds for the children of Galloway Schools.
Having fun at the GEF Designer Purse Bingo were (left to right) Joanna Boulazeris, Susan Petro, Neelma Patel, and Lauren Leek Krawiec.
Galloway Education Foundation Honors Petro Cohen Law Firm
PCPM was honored April 7, 2017 at the Annual Galloway Township Education Foundation (GEF) “People of the Year” Dinner held at the Carriage House in Galloway. The law firm and the Petros, who are longtime supporters of the Galloway school system, were recognized in the category of Business Advocate for Education. Pictured are (left to right) Susan Petro, GEF Board Member since 2011; Dr. Annette Giaquinto, GEF’s Executive Director and Superintendent of Galloway Schools; and Frank Petro.
ACCC Celebrates 50 Years of Service at Atlantic City Restaurant Gala
Atlantic Cape Community College celebrated 50 years at this year’s Atlantic City Restaurant Gala fundraiser. Joining in on the night’s festivities are (left to right) Frank and Susan Petro, Bridget and Dr. John Gaffney, Sophie Girgis and Steve Lubcher.
Petro Cohen Sponsors ACCC Restaurant Gala
Petro Cohen is proud to support Atlantic Cape Community College as a sponsor for the 34th Annual Atlantic City Restaurant Gala taking place March 23, 2017 at Harrah’s. Pictured are (left to right) Jean McAlister, ACCC Dean, Resource Development & President/Board of Trustees Operations, Executive Director, ACCC Foundation & Secretary to the Board of Trustees; Barry Cohen; Stephen Matarazzo; Dr. Barbara Gaba, ACCC President; Susan Petro; Frank Petro.
PCPM Celebrates the Holiday Season
The attorneys and staff at Petro Cohen celebrated the holiday season with a luncheon last week at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Atlantic City. From all of us at PCPM, we wish you the happiest and healthiest of holiday seasons!
Petros Attend Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence
Susan and Frank Petro recently attend the American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence in Washington, DC. Frank Petro is a former President of the leading professional organization for New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers and judges, The Justice James H. Coleman, Jr. New Jersey Workers’ Compensation American Inn of Court, which has a membership of approximately 150 lawyers and judges throughout the State. He also served as one of 38 National Trustees for the American Inns of Court Foundation, the nation’s leading professional organization promoting legal excellence, professionalism, ethics, and civility for United States judges and lawyers, and held the position of Treasurer from 2008 to 2012. Almost 150,000 judges and lawyers across the United States have participated in the American Inns of Court program.
Attorney Steve Lubcher Goes “Over the Edge” for Charity
Petro Cohen Supports Absecon 9-11 Memorial with Bench Sponsorship
Congratulations to the City of Absecon and all of the dedicated individuals who worked tirelessly to build a lasting and beautiful tribute to those who lost their lives and were injured on September 11, 2001. Absecon’s 9-11 Memorial on Mill Road in Heritage Park was dedicated on September 11, 2016 in a moving tribute to those lost and wounded. Frank and Susan Petro attended the Dedication.
Petro Cohen Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Their vision is that all children achieve success in life. Operating in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, the agency faces special economic, and socioeconomic challenges. The good news is that children in their program are less likely to use drugs and alcohol,
and more likely to do better in school. For more information, visit http://www.bbbsatlanticcape.org
Petro Cohen Donates School Supplies
Susan Petro, Esq. and Petro Cohen support the Hispanic Lawyers Organization of South Jersey with a donation of backpacks and school supplies which they are collecting for elementary school children in the community.
PCPM Supports Shirat Hayam
Petro Cohen recently participated in the Annual Shirat Hayam Golf Tournament. Pictured left to right are: Dr. Barrett Woods, Rex Matarazzo and his father Steve Matarazzo, Esq., and Steve Lubcher, Esq.
Petro Cohen in Conjunction with Kids’ Chance of NJ Awards 2016-2017 Scholarship
Attorneys from Petro Cohen recently attended the Kids’ Chance of NJ (KCNJ) Gala and presented a scholarship award at the event. For the past three years, the firm has partnered with the KCNJ organization to award a student with financial hardship a “Doctorate Degree” scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults enduring financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident.
The 2016-17 scholarship recipient was Scott Kwiatek of South Amboy, NJ, currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Frank and Susan Petro presented the $10,000 scholarship award to Scott at the KCNJ Gala (pictured below).
Special thank you to all our clients and friends who “liked” Petro Cohen on Facebook over the past month. With your help, the firm was able to raise an additional $1,000+ for Kids’ Chance of NJ!
Congratulations to Fran Coppola, 2016 United Way “Power of the Purse” Honoree
Susan Petro joined her good friend Fran Coppola, who was honored at a luncheon Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Smithville Inn. Fran was named as the 2016 United Way “Power of the Purse” honoree for being an outstanding leader, advocate and philanthropist. Fran (left) is pictured with her husband, Tony, and Susan Petro. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our community!
PCPM in Conjunction with Kids’ Chance of NJ Announced 2016-2017 Scholarship Recipient
For the third year in a row, Petro Cohen has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey (KCNJ) to award a student with financial hardship a “Doctorate Degree” scholarship. The scholarship benefits young adults enduring financial burdens due to the loss or serious injury of a parent during a workplace accident. The 2016-17 scholarship recipient is Scott Kwiatek of South Amboy, NJ, currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
Kwiatek was just two months old when his father was tragically killed in a building explosion while working at a medical transportation company. Scott says, “There were many days that I had wished I had a Dad around to talk to, play ball with and be proud of me. My Mom and I struggled financially.”
For three consecutive years, the Kids’ Chance organization has matched the funds donated by Petro Cohen to help a child attend a four-year college. Petro Cohen has been a strong, active supporter of Kids’ Chance of America’s NJ state chapter since its inception in 2012. “Our hope is that this scholarship opportunity will help deserving young people pursue their educational dreams,” Frank Petro, Esq. said.
To be eligible for the scholarship program, applicants must have a parent who has been fatally or catastrophically injured in a work-related accident, meet the criteria of the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act, and have a resulting financial need. Interested applicants can download the Scholarship Application by clicking here. All applications will be reviewed by an independent Kids’ Chance of NJ committee and announced by the organization’s Scholarship Committee.
Attorneys Attend Cape May Forum Event
PCPM attorneys attended the recent Cape May Forum Farm to Table Dinner at Congress Hall. Thanks to our friends at Exit Zero Magazine for photos included in their April 28 issue. https://issuu.com/exitzero/docs/v14_n12
PCPM Commits $5,000 as 2016 Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala Sponsor
Petro Cohen Law Firm signed on as a $5,000 sponsor for the 33rd Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala, taking place March 24, in the Avalon Ballroom of Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center. The firm has been longstanding supporters of the Restaurant Gala and the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation.
PCPM Supports EHT Baseball
PCPM is a proud sponsor of the 10U EHT Eagles Travel Baseball Organization.
PCPM Continues Annual Restaurant Gala Sponsorship
Once again, Petro Cohen was a sponsor for the Restaurant Gala, benefiting Atlantic Cape Community College. Pictured (left to right) are ACCC students Jen Bell and Devon Larkins, along with ACCC student and PCPM client, Briar Gibbons, with Susan and Frank Petro.
PCPM Announces Scholarship Program
The law firm of Petro Cohen has partnered with Kids’ Chance of New Jersey on a new scholarship program, hoping to make a difference in the life of a young adult whose parent has been fatally or seriously injured in a New Jersey workplace accident. At a recent fundraising dinner, Petro Cohen partner Stephen Matarazzo presented a check for $10,000 to the first scholarship recipient, Scott Kwiatek. The new Petro Cohen and Kids’ Chance of NJ Scholarship is being offered for four consecutive years. To be eligible for the scholarship grant, applicants must have a parent who has been fatally or catastrophically injured in a work-related accident, meeting the criteria of the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and resulting in financial need. Click here to download the Scholarship Application. All applications will be reviewed by an independent Kids’ Chance of NJ committee and announced by the organization’s Scholarship Committee.
PCPM Supports Galloway Education Foundation
PCPM recently was a sponsor for the Galloway Education Foundation’s annual fundraising dinner. The Foundation’s Executive Director and Superintendent of Galloway Schools, Dr. Annette Giaquinto (left), is pictured with firm attorney and Foundation Member, Susan Petro, at the recent event.
PCPM Sponsors Annual Atlantic City Restaurant Gala
Petro Cohen was proud to once again be a sponsor of the 2014 Restaurant Gala, which took place at Bally’s Atlantic City last month. The annual fundraiser supports educational endeavors at Atlantic Cape Community College. Pictured at the gala is Dr. Samir Patel (left) with Susan and Frank Petro.
Kids’ Chance of NJ Raises $75,000 at Gala
The first Kids’ Chance of New Jersey Annual Scholarship Gala was a huge success, raising over $75,000 for scholarships to children of individuals seriously injured on the job or while at work. As a premiere event sponsor, Petro Cohen was well represented at the gala. Pictured below (left to right) are Barry Cohen, Susan Petro, Frank Petro, Steve Lubcher, and Terri Hiles.
For more information on supporting Kids’ Chance NJ, please visit www.kidschancenj.org or email info@KidsChanceNJ.org.
