Overview
Alicia D'Anella concentrates her practice in the representation of public school districts. She provides counsel on all aspects of labor and employment matters, public contracting, operations, and governance. She has represented clients in state and federal court, administrative agencies, and has extensive experience in successfully representing clients in tenure arbitrations. She is well-versed in all phases of government procurement, from bidding to contract preparation and review. Alicia regularly attends public meetings and assists with Open Public Meeting Act and Open Public Records Act compliance. She has lectured on a variety of education law topics and regularly provides presentations and in-services to the firm’s clients.
Alicia is a member of the bars of the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, as well as both the Gloucester County and Burlington County Bar Associations.
Professional Activities
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Burlington County Bar Association
Experience
Case Studies
- January 26, 2023
Civil Service Commission Appeal Upheld
News
News & Speaking Engagements
- October 11, 2021

Practice Areas
Clerkships
- Hon. Colleen A. Maier, September 2008 – August 2009
Education
- Rutgers School of Law - Camden (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2008)
- University of Pennsylvania (B.A. psychology, 2002)
Admissions
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania