Influential Women spotlights litigation attorney Kristin M. Gummoe

Influential Women highlighted Kristin M. Gummoe, a Senior Litigation Associate at Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas LLP, for her litigation work, mentorship and community leadership. The profile also points to her 2025 NJBIZ Forty Under 40 recognition and her role as the first female chairwoman of Folsom’s Planning & Zoning Board.

Why it matters: - Kristin M. Gummoe’s profile shows how a younger generation of attorneys is blending courtroom work, business training and public service. - Her recognition reflects both professional advancement and visibility for women in a field that remains male-dominated in many areas. - Her work in municipal land use and legal mentorship connects legal practice to direct community impact.

What happened: - Influential Women featured Kristin M. Gummoe, Esq., MBA, a Senior Litigation Associate at Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas LLP. - Gummoe has worked at the firm since September 2019 and is based in Williamstown, New Jersey. - Her practice centers on general liability defense, with additional work in environmental law and real estate transactions. - In 2025, NJBIZ named Gummoe to its “Forty Under 40” list.

The details: - Gummoe graduated from Rutgers Law School in 2018 and earned an MBA from Rutgers School of Business–Camden. - She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the Federal District Court of New Jersey. - Before joining Hoagland Longo, Gummoe clerked for then Presiding Judge of General Equity for Vicinage 1 Michael J. Blee, J.A.D., covering Atlantic and Cape May counties. - In that clerkship, she handled legal research, drafted judicial opinions and assisted with bench trials. - Her litigation work runs from case development and discovery through settlement talks and jury trials. - At the firm, Gummoe also mentors junior attorneys and oversees the summer associate program. - She has been active with the Atlantic County Bar Association, New Jersey Defense Association and Hammonton Chamber of Commerce. - For four years, she served as an attorney coach for a local high school team in the New Jersey State Bar Mock Trial Competition. - Since 2021, Gummoe has served on the Folsom, New Jersey Planning & Zoning Board. - She became the first female chairwoman of that board in 2024. - In that role, she presides over public meetings, leads deliberations, reviews and signs resolutions, and works with municipal professionals on development applications. - Outside work, Gummoe spends time with her family. - More information is available through her Influential Women profile and her firm profile.

Between the lines: - Gummoe’s profile leans heavily on mentorship, professionalism and community involvement, not just billable legal work. - Her MBA and judicial clerkship suggest a practice shaped by both business judgment and courtroom experience. - Her emphasis on empathy and professionalism points to a litigation style focused on credibility as much as conflict. - The combination of bar association work, mock trial coaching and municipal service positions her as a public-facing legal leader.

What’s next: - Gummoe is likely to keep balancing litigation, mentorship and local government service as her profile in the New Jersey legal community grows. - Her board leadership and professional recognition suggest continued visibility in both legal and civic circles. - Influential Women’s profile may further expand her reach among women looking for role models in law and leadership.