The Gavel Through Time: How Ancient Law Shaped Modern Justice
Date: Jun 23, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Sq, New Brunswick
Member Price: $177.00
Non-Member Price: $209.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Civil, For All Attorneys
Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Justice Michael Noriega
- New Jersey Supreme Court
Presenters
- Justice Barry T. Albin, (Ret.)
- Lowenstein Sandler LLPwas an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court for 20 years and is a Partner in the Litigation Group of Lowenstein Sandler LLP in Roseland, New Jersey, and Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice. In addition to his trial and appellate practices, he serves as a neutral arbitrator, special master and mediator in complicated, high-stakes disputes. Justice Albin offers a unique perspective gained over 40 years in the practice of law as a prosecutor, defense attorney, civil litigator and as a Justice of the state’s highest court. As Associate Justice, he authored more than 400 opinions, including more than 230 majority opinions, more than 130 dissents and dozens of concurrences on issues spanning the wide spectrum of the law. He has written on topics including civil rights, criminal law, insurance, employment discrimination, contracts, taxes, municipal government, elections, products liability and mass toxic torts.
Justice Albin is admitted to practice in New Jersey. Prior to his appointment to the high court, he practiced in the public and private sectors, trying approximately 60 jury trials and numerous non-jury cases, and arguing numerous appeals. Justice Albin began his career as a Deputy Attorney General in the Appellate Section of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, and then served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Passaic and Middlesex Counties before entering private practice and ascending to the bench of New Jersey’s court of last resort. He is the recipient of several honors, including the Eugene D. Serpentelli Award bestowed by the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section and the Lawrence A. Whipple Memorial Award from the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey.
Justice Albin received his B.A. from Rutgers University and his J.D. from Cornell University Law School.
(9/23) - Hon. Nelson Johnson, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- Author and Historian
- Hon. Natalie S. Watson, J.S.C.
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth County
A Special History-Meets-CLE Presentation
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join a distinguished judicial panel for a compelling exploration of the historical and legal traditions that shaped the American legal system. From the code of Hammurabi to the philosophies of the Enlightenment, this program traces the lineage of the principles, structures, and ethical obligations that define the practice of law in the United States today.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or newer to the bar, this program offers a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of the foundations underlying the laws, courts, and professional standards you engage with every day. Space is limited - register now to secure your seat!
Register today for this compelling history-meets-CLE program and gain insight into:
- The influence of Ancient Mesopotamia, Rome, and Greece on the development of Western legal systems.
- The philosophical and legal foundations the Founding Fathers drew upon in drafting the Declaration of Independence, including the works of John Locke, the Magna Carta, and Enlightenment thought.
- The role of the Ten Commandments and religious legal traditions in shaping early American law.
- How ancient legal principles continue to influence modern jurisprudence and court proceedings.
- The historical origins of contemporary attorney ethics rules and professional conduct standards.
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