Rachel Y. Marshall, Esq.

Experience in municipal government and private practice with a focus on providing services to community-based organizations. Proven history of working with real estate developers, housing, and non-for-profit agencies.

Solo Practitioner at THE MARSHALL LAW PRACTICE, LLC, Newark, NJ (1998 - Present). Also serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer Volunteer at BRAND NEW DAY, INC., Elizabeth, NJ (7/2016 - Present); Assistant Public Defender at CITY OF NEWARK, MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, Newark, NJ (2011 - Present).

Before this, worked as Senior Attorney at KANE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Newark, NJ (2012 - 2017); Director of Community & Government Relations at CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK, Newark, NJ (2008 - 2011); Staff Attorney at THOMAS R. ASHLEY, ESQ., Newark, NJ (2007 - 2008); & Attorney at ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, Newark, NJ (1998 - 1999).

Had a strong interest in real estate development, housing opportunities, and helping the community. For this, developed long-term relationships with clients, religious organizations, non-for-profit organizations, real estate developers and small businesses.

Graduated from Neptune High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree, with a dual major in Sociology and Administration of Justice from Rutgers University in New Brunswick(1993). Later on, did Juris Doctorate from New York Law School(1997).

Enjoys being a mentor to young women in business and the practice of law. In leisure time, enjoys cooking, biking and going to the beach with daughter.