Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. is pleased to announce that Remi L. Spencer has joined as a partner in the firm’s Criminal Defense and Investigations practices. Prior to joining Pashman Stein, Spencer spent nearly two decades leading her own boutique litigation firm, where she gained national recognition as an outstanding trial lawyer.
Spencer is an accomplished trial and appellate attorney, known for her combination of practical insight and strategic acumen developed over years of experience in courtrooms, corporate boardrooms, and high-profile media situations. She is recognized in Band 3 of the New Jersey Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations table in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA.
“We are thrilled to welcome Remi to our firm,” noted Michael S. Stein, firm chair and managing partner of Pashman Stein. “Remi is an extraordinary human being, and she has earned her reputation as one of the go-to lawyers in our region for criminal defense litigation and internal Investigations. She will add both substance and depth to those practice areas.”
Spencer represents clients in complex civil, criminal, and regulatory cases, guiding both businesses and individuals through high-stakes issues. Additionally, she conducts internal investigations for clients in connection with potential or alleged insider misconduct, helping clients identify issues and navigate sensitive compliance or corporate governance situations with discretion.
“I am thrilled to join the exceptional team at Pashman Stein. The firm’s platform will enable me to expand my practice, in particular my Investigations practice, in both New York and New Jersey. I look forward to working side-by-side with the firm’s legendary criminal defense lawyers, such as Justin Walder, Joe Hayden, and Raymond Brown, as well as being able to provide my clients access to the firm’s multidisciplinary team of outstanding attorneys,” commented Spencer.
Spencer has argued matters of first impression before the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division, establishing herself as a formidable presence in challenging legal matters. She has represented individuals in high-profile, newsworthy cases, including matters involving complex and sensitive scenarios at trial.
Her extensive experience includes defending clients in Federal and State criminal cases involving healthcare fraud, mortgage fraud, wire fraud, homicide, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, vehicular homicide, and assault. She has also litigated numerous Title IX cases and matters involving the Division of Child Protection & Permanency.
Spencer is deeply committed to advancing the legal profession and to community service. She is frequently invited to speak to members of the legal community, the judiciary and law students on critical issues impacting the law and trial practice. Spencer serves on the New Jersey Supreme Court Disciplinary Review Board and is a board member of the Seton Hall University School of Law Board of Visitors. She is also a Trustee for the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, and a founding member of both the New Jersey Chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association and the Women’s Leadership Advisory Committee at Seton Hall University School of Law. Additionally, she is an active member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Essex County Bar Association.
Earlier in her career, Spencer was an Assistant Prosecutor in Union County, New Jersey. Spencer earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and her B.A. from Boston College.
About Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C.
Named “Law Firm of the Year” by the New Jersey Law Journal as part of its 2023 Legal Awards, Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. is a full-service law firm with a reputation for professional excellence. Headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, the firm has offices throughout the region in Holmdel, New Jersey; New York, New York; and Wilmington, Delaware. The firm serves a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth entities and entrepreneurial businesses, professional athletes, law firms, judges, lawyers, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals. As a member of Interlaw, the firm has access to an internationally recognized network of law firms, comprising 8000+ lawyers throughout the world. Additional firm honors include being named Litigation Department of the Year-finalist (2024 and 2023) and, for six of the past seven years, awarded Appellate Litigation Department of the Year (2018-2024), by the New Jersey Law Journal; and named 2020 Pro Bono Law firm by the New Jersey State Bar Association. For more information, please visit www.pashmanstein.com. The New Jersey Legal Awards are published by the New Jersey Law Journal. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.event.law.com/njlawjournal-njlegalawards/methodology. The Chambers USA ranking list is published by Chambers & Partners. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
