Burlington County Appoints First Female Solicitor

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County Commissioners have appointed the first woman to serve as the county’s solicitor, officials announced. Ashley Buono was sworn in on Wednesday night to assume the post left vacant when Sander Friedman became a Superior Court Judge in the fall, officials said.

“Ms. Buono is one of Burlington County’s most accomplished and respected attorneys, and we’re thrilled to have her legal expertise at the County,” Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson said. “She’s one in a long list of groundbreaking women leaders in Burlington County, and we look forward to working with Ashley. Her knowledge and experience will be counted on to help us continue to deliver the high level of service residents have come to expect from us.”

“Burlington County is where I started my law career and where I’ve made my home, so it’s a privilege for me to be able to join the County’s team and assist them in the delivery of responsive and responsible government,” said Buono, who will oversee Burlington County’s Legal Department and serve as the Burlington County Commissioners’ chief legal counsel in her new role.

A Marlton resident, Buono has extensive private practice experience with several area law firms, specializing in construction and procurement. She has represented public and private sector clients on matters such as bid reviews, contract negotiations and litigation stemming from construction projects. Buono currently serves as secretary of the Burlington County Bar Association.

She is the former clerk for Superior Court Judge John Almeida in the Burlington County vicinage and was an intern in the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office while obtaining her law degree from the Widener University School of Law. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh.