Denise Dimson Rekem | Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins

Denise Dimson Rekem

Presentations

■	“Accessing Alternate Sources of Funding for Special Needs Students,” 2012 School Law Conference – NJICLE (February 2012)
■	“Guardianship & Special Needs Trusts,” MetroWest Able Symposium on Future Planning: All You Need to Know to Ensure Your Child’s Care, JCC MetroWest, New Jersey (January 2012).
■	“Divorce and Special Needs Law,” Saddle Brook, New Jersey (November 2011).
■	"Your Child's Rights to Special Education in New Jersey," Essex County School Nurse's Association Conference (March 2011).
■	"Your Child's Rights to Special Education in New Jersey," JCC Special Needs Symposium, Scotch Plains, New Jersey (February 2011).
■	"Work, Discipline and Anti-Bullying Protections and the Law," CHADD Conference on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Atlanta, Georgia (November 2010).
■	"Dealing with Autism: The Legal Issues You Need to Know," Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey (November 2010).
■	"Your Child's Rights to Special Education in New Jersey," Community Special Needs Symposium, JCC of Central NJ, Scotch Plains, New Jersey (October 2010).

Publications

■	"Special Needs and Divorce: What You Should Know," Jason C. Tuchman, Esq. & Denise Dimson Rekem, Esq., Club JCC, Issue 8/July 2010
■	"Choosing an Attorney for Your Child's Special Education Case," Denise Dimson Rekem, Esq., Club JCC, Issue 7/January 2010

Denise Dimson Rekem, of counsel to the firm, focuses her practice on the representation of individuals with special needs and their families in the areas of early intervention, special education, transition and adult services, residential placements and guardianships. Ms. Rekem worked for several years at Weil Gotshal & Manges before taking time off to raise her three children, one of whom is diagnosed with AD/HD and another with CAPD. Her experience advocating for her sons led to her interest in advocacy for children with special educational needs.

Ms. Rekem is a Board Member of JESPY House in South Orange, NJ. She also serves as Trustee for Aging with Autism.

Ms. Rekem is admitted to the New Jersey and New York bars as well as to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She received her JD from New York University School of Law where she was a member of the Review of Law and Social Change journal. She received her BA with distinction from the University of Michigan.

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
New York
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Of Counsel

Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins
505 Morris Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081

Phone: (973) 379-4200
Fax: (973) 379-7872
drekem@lawjw.com

Education

Ms. Rekem received her J.D. from New York University School of Law and her B.A. with distinction from the University of Michigan.

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