By Ryan Givens
A local Ocean City attorney and judge’s career takes a major step forward after hearings began yesterday. Susan Sheppard sat in front of the State Senate Judiciary Committee amid the initial hearing for her appointment to a position on the bench of the New Jersey Superior Court. This begins the process of Senate approval after Sheppard’s appointment by Governor Chris Christie earlier this month.
Sheppard has had a long career in law, beginning work in Pennsylvania for the firm of Blank, Rome, Comisky & McCauley in 1991, after graduating Cum Laude from Widener University Law School. She continued her career in New Jersey working for McCabe, Weisberg & Conway. In the public realm, Sheppard served from 2003 to 2006 as the Assistant City Solicitor of Atlantic City. She was first elected in Ocean City as the 3rd Ward Councilwoman holding the position from 2008 until 2011, and served as Council President from 2009 to 2010. Late in 2010, she was elected to the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders and served as Vice-Director. Sheppard currently sits as the Surrogate Judge of Cape May County, after being elected in 2012 . She also continues to run her own law firm centered in Ocean City.
Sheppard has shown continued commitment to the community serving and dedicating herself to her public and civic duties. Pending State Senate approval, she will take the next step in her career as a judge in the State Superior Court.
OCNJ Daily was able to speak with Surrogate Sheppard yesterday after her hearing. She stated “I am humbled and honored. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to follow in the footsteps of my father. I can not think of anything more fulfilling than to serve the public as a Superior Court Judge”
Sheppard may just get her wish. OCNJ Daily will update you as soon as we have breaking news.
