Governor Appoints Director, Chief Judge of DWC

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appointed Maria Del Valle Koch as director and chief judge of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Del Valle Koch will lead the DWC, effective immediately, the governor’s office said in a statement Thursday. “Director and Chief Judge Del Valle Koch’s vast history in the legal profession, particularly in workers’ compensation, made her an ideal fit for this role,” Murphy said in a statement. “The fair treatment and safety of all of New Jersey’s employees is of the utmost importance to this administration. Under ...