Two Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Members Recognized in SCBP’s 40 Under 40 List

Bridgewater, NJ (December 8, 2025) – The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is pleased to announce that Michelle L. Scanlon and Mariya Gonor have been selected to the Somerset County Business Partnership’s (“SCBP”) 40 Under 40 list. As active members within the community, Scanlon and Gonor were selected for their philanthropic and mentoring efforts within the firm and in their daily lives.

“Michelle is known for her thoughtful approach to service, going above and beyond for her clients and taking the reins on mentor program events in our NJ office,” said David C. Roberts, Chair of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. “We are grateful for her leadership not only in the firm, but in the surrounding community, and are proud to congratulate her on this accomplishment.”

Scanlon is a frequent speaker at senior living facilities, hospitals, and support groups. She provides estate planning and elder law presentations for the SCBP and the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Elder and Disability Law Section, of which she is the Legislative Coordinator, to promote the importance of proper Medicaid/Medicare practices, power of attorney, wills and estate plans, and other applications and documentation crucial to the aging process. She is a board member for the Adult Day Center in Bridgewater, NJ; serves as Co-Chair of the Elder, Estates, & Trust Law Committee in the Somerset County Bar Association; and is a member of the Greater Middlesex/Somerset County Estate Planning Council. With the Elder Care Law team, she fundraises for the Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s.

“Mariya’s work ethic and commitment to clients speak for themselves. She brings clarity to complicated workplace issues and approaches every matter with purpose,” said Roberts. “Her dedication to the community mirrors the standard she sets in practice. We’re proud to congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition.”

Gonor joined the firm as one of their youngest non-equity Members and continues to provide quality work and dedication for her involvement in the firm and her clients. Gonor maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented victims of Domestic Violence during Restraining Order Hearings with the Partners for Women and Justice and Rachel Coalition. She has also served as pro bono in-house corporate counsel for the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, providing critical support to nonprofit organizations. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, Gonor brings a client-focused, solutions-driven approach to every matter she handles. Through The Employment Strategists blog and podcast, Gonor offers insights and strategies to help employers and employees by addressing challenges faced by both employers and employees. From hiring to termination, she offers insights into the evolving employment relationship and workplace.

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About Norris McLaughlin, P.A.

Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is a multi-practice, commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, delivering legal solutions to clients wherever they conduct their business, including nationally and internationally. The firm’s nearly 130 attorneys practice in more than 25 legal disciplines and industry-focused groups and serve a wide range of clients, including small businesses, middle-market companies, and Fortune 500 corporations, as well as the private individuals and families who may own, lead, and/or manage those companies. Norris McLaughlin is a member of Meritas®, a global alliance of leading independent law firms. To learn more, visit www.norrismclaughlin.com.

About SCBP

The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) is the county's largest, most influential, and active business organization. The Chamber of Commerce has been serving Somerset County, New Jersey since 1919. The Somerset County Business Partnership was formed in 2002 after the merging of two other countywide business organizations. The SCBP enjoys a unique public-private partnership with the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners to also provide economic development and tourism services. This collaboration creates a single voice for active businesses in the county, helping it to speak with a unified voice to advance a strategic agenda that makes Somerset County an ideal place to live, work, learn, and play.