Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Rey focuses on business disputes, class actions, and international arbitrations. As counsel for one of the world's largest timeshare exchange companies and other international entities, he also develops and oversees litigation strategies for class actions and other disputes throughout the United States. Rey has developed a deep understanding of how to blend his clients' goals and expectations with specific litigation strategies. He combines close personal attention with a detailed knowledge of their business situations, resulting in the ability to effectively meet his clients' constantly evolving legal needs.

As the son of Cuban immigrants and his family's first college graduate, Rey believes that lawyers should use their skills to help those who cannot afford legal services. He is an Officer of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, through which he gives back to his community by organizing initiatives, programs, and public advocacy activities aimed at fostering a more diverse legal landscape and addressing issues that affect the Hispanic community. He also is a Board Member of Essex-Newark Legal Services and a Committee Member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Model (Civil) Jury Charges.

Bar Admissions

New York

New Jersey

Education

Rutgers Law School (J.D. 2007), with honors, Order of the Coif, Justice Henry E. Ackerson, Jr. Award for distinction in the area of legal skill, Rutgers Business Law Journal
Rutgers University, Rutgers College (B.A. 2003), Political Science

Significant Accomplishments

Represented the State of New Jersey as special outside counsel in the State’s lawsuit against Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche for their role in a massive consumer fraud scandal known as “dieselgate.” Successfully negotiated a settlement of all claims for a total of $69 million for New Jersey.

Counsel to a global timeshare exchange company in nationwide class actions and other consumer disputes.

Counsel to an international paper company in insurance coverage matters.

Represented a leading cable provider in a construction-related contract termination dispute regarding a build-to-suit lease agreement.

Represented a biodiesel company in a shareholder dispute against its former president and CEO.

Represented an international watch company in breach of contract action.

Speaking Engagements

This dynamic panel will delve into the ABA’s approval of Model Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(g), which makes it professional misconduct for a lawyer to harass or discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or socioeconomic status.

Moderator:

• A. Faith English, Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Panelists:

• Andrés Acebo, Partner, DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP
• Reynold Lambert, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
• Joseph L. Linares, Associate, Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP
• Jacqueline Pena, Counsel, Travelers Insurance Company

Agenda:

• 5:30 p.m.: Cocktail reception
• 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.: Panel

Program location:

Lowenstein Sandler
AVL Conference Center
One Lowenstein Drive
Roseland, NJ 0706

CLE credit provided by Lowenstein Sandler.

• This program is approved for newly-admitted and experienced attorneys.
• CA: This program has been approved for 1.0 Bias and 0.5 Ethics California CLE credit.
• NJ: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.8 hours of total CLE credit. Of these,1.8 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism and 0.0 qualify as hours of credit toward certification in civil trial law, criminal trial law, workers compensation law, municipal court law, and/or matrimonial law.
• NY: This program is approved for 1.0 Diversity/Inclusion/Elimination of Bias (non-transitional) and 0.5 Ethics/Professionalism New York CLE credit.

Professional Associations

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

• President-Elect
• Board Member and Trustee

Professional Activities and Experience

Accolades

• HNBA 2020 Top Lawyers Under 40 - Rey Lambert
• HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40 Award (Lambert)