28 / matters magazine / fall 2026 Julie Pauly THE ABLE BAKER “ I have loved baking since I was a kid. But I thought of it as a hobby; I never imagined it would become my pro fession. My career before the bakery was in retail management, so once I opened a storefront, I understood the financials, the operations and the people aspect of running a business. Still, there was so much to learn – starting with what size bakery boxes to buy! Though my retail background ended up being very help ful, it’s the people who work (and have worked) at the bakery that have made the greatest contributions. They brought recipes and ideas and skills that shaped not only the menu, but the culture of the business and, ultimately, made our expansion in South Orange possible.” DO WHAT YOU LOVE FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY “ In school and my career, I have al ways followed my curiosity, trusting my instincts to pursue subjects and oppor tunities that are meaningful to me. This has taken me from studying English and anthropology to working in finance, publishing and law. My love of learning about people and cultures, along with my desire to help others, strengthened by two years in the Peace Corps, led me to immigration law. I spent many years working for the U.S. government in that field. In 2024, I started my own practice, focusing exclusively on U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law to develop individualized legal solutions. I work with people bringing family to the U.S., employers expanding their workforce with foreign-born talent and people challenging immigration deten tion and pursuing relief from removal in Immigration Court. I’m grateful for the opportunities that have helped me build a rewarding career.” DRIVEN TO SUCCEED “ My parents worked hard for what they had, so I learned early that if I wanted something, I had to work for it. I've always had that drive, so when I entered real estate, I applied the busi ness skills I had developed in prior careers in the public and private sectors. I built a professional, knowledgeable and responsive approach to serving cli ents that addressed the voids I saw in the industry. Rather than serving one or two towns, I got to know communities beyond my home base to match buy ers with places that suited their person alities and lifestyles. At the time, I had no staff to rely on so I single-handedly learned every facet of the business my self. Drive, work ethic, integrity, hones ty, empathy and authenticity remain the cornerstones of my career.” 209 Valley Street, South Orange 973.767.1033 187 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood 973.313.1133 theablebaker.com Victoria Carter WEICHERT, REALTORS 505 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills 973.220.3050 victoria@victoriacarter.com victoriacarter.com Catherine (Kate) Reilly REILLY IMMIGRATION LAW 1585 Springfield Avenue, Suite 2, Maplewood 917.451.7894 reillyimmigrationlaw.com
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