Monique White
When life’s uncertainties arise, having a trusted advocate to navigate the complexities of both the legal and healthcare systems is invaluable. Monique White is a dual-licensed attorney and registered nurse with over two decades of experience, uniquely blending compassionate healthcare knowledge with precise legal counsel. As the Founder and Principal Attorney at Shekinah Legal LLC, she specializes in estate planning, personal injury, small business law, and intellectual property.
Monique understands that navigating legal and healthcare systems during times of need can be overwhelming. She approaches estate planning with empathy and clarity, ensuring that her clients feel supported as they make critical decisions to protect their loved ones and secure their futures.
Her deep expertise in both law and nursing allows her to address estate planning from a holistic perspective. She is particularly skilled at guiding individuals and families through:
• Healthcare directives: With her nursing background, Monique ensures her clients’ medical wishes are clearly defined and protected, offering peace of mind that these decisions will be honored in times of crisis.
• Long-term care planning: She helps families prepare for the future by making informed choices about long-term care, ensuring financial security and the well-being of loved ones.
• Legacy protection: Monique simplifies the often complicated process of estate planning, helping clients protect their assets and avoid unnecessary legal hurdles, so they can focus on what truly matters during difficult moments.
Monique’s goal is not only to prepare the necessary legal documents but to provide the guidance, support, and compassion her clients need when facing life’s most challenging situations. Through her legal expertise, healthcare knowledge, and heartfelt empathy, she helps individuals and families navigate estate planning with confidence and peace of mind.
- Rutgers School of Law-Camden
- J.D. (2002) | Law
- Activities: Advanced Trial Advocacy, Black Law Students Association
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- University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
- B.S. | Nursing
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- B.S.
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Navigating Intersectional Challenges: Analyzing the Impact of Cultural and Political Policies on Lawyers of Color and Women Business Lawyers, ABA Business Law Section 2024 Fall Meeting
- American Bar Association
- Moderator of a panel discussion on the challenges faced by lawyers of color and women business lawyers in today's cultural and political environment.
- Resilience in Diversity: Overcoming Legal Challenges for Inclusive Excellence, ABA Business Law Spring Meeting 2024
- American Bar Association Business Law Section
- Co-moderator on the repercussions of the recent SFFA v. Harvard decision declaring college admission affirmative action policies unconstitutional on workplace diversity, especially in law firms with guest speaker Jason Schwartz.
- Professional Coaching Certificate
- Community College of Philadelphia
- American Bar Association
- Business Law Section, Lawyers of Color Network Subcommittee Chairperson
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- State Bar of New Jersey # 023702002
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Business Law Section, Lawyers of Color Network Subcommittee Vice Chairperson
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- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation
- Trademarks
- Trademark Registration
- English: Spoken, Written