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Explore the 2024 NJSBA Annual Meeting & Convention in greater detail below.

Join us for the premier annual event of the New Jersey legal community

Make plans today to join us for the highly anticipated Annual Meeting and Convention is now available! As valued members of the NJSBA, now is the time to secure your spot at the largest annual event of the New Jersey legal community while enjoying exclusive savings.

Programming is slated to begin Wednesday, May 15, and continue through Friday, May 17, including the State of the Judiciary addresses that morning. Educational programming will cover a wide range of issues in practice areas and include bench-bar conferences.


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Cancellation Policy
All requests for refunds must be in writing. For a full refund of registration fees, requests must be received on or before April 10. A $50 service fee will be deducted from each registration fee for refund requests received from April 11 through April 24. If a refund request is received from April 25 through May 8, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. Requests for refunds after May 8, will not be honored. Refunds will not be processed before June 3.

Explore our CLE seminars for the 2024 Annual Meeting and Convention. 

Reception Honoring Officers and Trustees
Thursday, May 16
8:30–10:30 p.m.
$150 per person
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Labor and Employment Law Section Luncheon
Thursday, May 16
12:15 –1:45 p.m.
$90 per person
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Diversity Committee Annual Luncheon
Thursday, May 16
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
$25 per person
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Cancellation Policy
All requests for refunds must be in writing. For a full refund of registration fees, requests must be received on or before April 10. A $50 service fee will be deducted from each registration fee for refund requests received from April 11 through April 24. If a refund request is received from April 25 through May 8, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. Requests for refunds after May 8, will not be honored. Refunds will not be processed before June 3.

The NJSBA represents the entire legal profession and brings together attorneys, judges, law clerks, legal administrators and paralegals. Connect with over 3,000 prospective clients from the New Jersey legal community.  

Being part of the Annual Meeting means having a chance to meet with your target market and make meaningful connections.

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Act now and reserve your room at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Convention, the event will be at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, Atlantic City.

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To access the PDF version of the registration form click here.

 

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The convention Opening Business Session on Wednesday will shine a spotlight on: “Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on the Practice of Law.”

Dr. Chris Mattmann, president and founder of Mattmann.AI, LLC, author and expert in artificial intelligence, will give the keynote. Mattmann has worked with government aerospace, driving the creation of the first Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and Innovative Development Organization within the government aerospace community. His contributions to the field have resulted in transformative contributions to technology and science.

An esteemed panel of luminaries from the New Jersey legal community will follow with a discussion of how issues related to AI are playing out in practice. Thomas P. Scrivo will moderate the discussion featuring insights from New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Jaynee LaVecchia (Ret.), U.S. District Court Judge Katherine B. Forrest (Ret.), Acting Administrative Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts Judge Glenn A. Grant, New Jersey Public Defender Jennifer Sellitti, and NJSBA President-Elect William H. Mergner Jr.

On Thursday, all attendees are invited to the Installation of Officers and Trustees. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Box Theatre and marks the swearing-in of William H. Mergner Jr. as the 2024-2025 president of the Association, and a farewell to Timothy F. McGoughran as the 2023-2024 president. In addition, the Executive Committee and the newest members of the Board of Trustees will take the oath of office.

Registration Details:

Attendees will be able to choose from an array of seminars and earn up to 16 CLE credits. Topics span across business law, technology in the law, as well as encompassing ethics, diversity, equity and inclusion credits and certified civil trial credits. The three-day gathering will offer outstanding special events and networking opportunities.

FULL MEETING REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Type: Regular Fee
(4/2 – 5/8)
On-site Registration
(5/9 and after)
NJSBA Member* $469 $499
Spouse/Guest $275 $325
YLD Member $299 $349
Full-Time/Retired Judge $299 $349
Government/Public Interest Attorney providing legal services $275 $325
Legal Administrator/Assistant $275 $325
Paralegal $275 $325
Law Clerk $99 $125
Law Student $39 $49
Bar Association Executive Director Free Free
Nonmember Attorney** $569** $599**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SINGLE-DAY REGISTRATION FEES

Check applicable category for each registrant: Regular Fee
(4/2 – 5/8)
On-site Registration
(5/9 and after)
NJSBA Member* $379 $399
Bar Association Executive Director Free Free
Nonmember Attorney** $399 $429

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* NJSBA member, spouse/guest, first-time attendee, young lawyer and government attorney rates apply to NJSBA members in good standing.

** Nonmember attorney registration fee includes ONE FULL YEAR OF NJSBA MEMBERSHIP. Your NJSBA membership will start 5–7 business days after you have registered for the event.
A nonmember is anyone who has not had an active NJSBA membership for the past 12 months. Call the Membership Department at 732-249-5000 for special nonmember young lawyer and government attorney rates.

No attorney may attend the meeting as the guest of another attorney. Each attorney must pay a separate registration fee.
ALL ATTORNEY SPEAKERS MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE.

 

FULL MEETING REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Type: Early Registration Fee
(3/15 and prior)
Regular Fee
(3/16 – 5/8)
On-site Registration
(5/9 and after)
NJSBA Member* $425 $469 $499
Spouse/Guest $225 $275 $325
YLD Member $249 $299 $349
Full-Time/Retired Judge $249 $299 $349
Government/Public Interest Attorney providing legal services $225 $275 $325
Legal Administrator/Assistant $225 $275 $325
Paralegal $225 $275 $325
Law Clerk $99 $99 $125
Law Student $29 $39 $49
Bar Association Executive Director Free Free Free
Nonmember Attorney** $535** $569** $599**

SINGLE-DAY REGISTRATION FEES

Check applicable category for each registrant: Early Registration Fee
(3/15 and prior)
Regular Fee
(3/16 – 5/8)
On-site Registration
(5/9 and after)
NJSBA Member* $349 $379 $399
Bar Association Executive Director Free Free Free
Nonmember Attorney** $379 $399 $429

 

To view the Registration chart click here.

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* NJSBA member, spouse/guest, first-time attendee, young lawyer and government attorney rates apply to NJSBA members in good standing.

** Nonmember attorney registration fee includes ONE FULL YEAR OF NJSBA MEMBERSHIP. Your NJSBA membership will start 5–7 business days after you have registered for the event.
A nonmember is anyone who has not had an active NJSBA membership for the past 12 months. Call the Membership Department at 732-249-5000 for special nonmember young lawyer and government attorney rates.

No attorney may attend the meeting as the guest of another attorney. Each attorney must pay a separate registration fee.
ALL ATTORNEY SPEAKERS MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE.

About


Founded in 1899, the NJSBA is the largest organization of attorneys, judges and legal professionals in New Jersey. At the core of our mission is improving the lives of our members, advancing the rule of law and serving as the voice of the profession. With 85 sections and committees, the NJSBA allows attorneys to benefit from being part of the most wide-reaching legal association in the state, while still cultivating expertise and building networks within specialized practice areas.

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The New Jersey State Bar Association is committed to promoting and fostering a diverse and inclusive bar association. The Association recognizes that the broad concept of diversity includes race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age and disability. The NJSBA fosters and promotes an inclusive environment that gives value to the unique contributions of diverse individuals and organizations in all aspects of the Association.

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The NJSBA Legal and  Government Affairs Department serves as the liaison between NJSBA members and the state’s three branches of government.

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As a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA), you will join a powerful network of 16,000 legal professionals across the state of New Jersey. NJSBA membership grants you access to year-round virtual and in-person networking events, leadership and professional development opportunities, member-only discounts, educational resources to help you stay in the know and much more!

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The NJSBA provides tools lawyers need to improve their practice, from our comprehensive PracticeHQ library of resources; a career center to find your next colleague or opportunity; an intuitive and high-powered legal research platform; and a robust Member Assistance Program to connect members, and those who live in their households, with experienced counselors and resources to address mental health needs.

 

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As an NJSBA member, you'll become part of the collective power of the NJSBA network, giving you the ability to influence legislation and caselaw in New Jersey. Let’s work together to shape the future and solve critical issues facing attorneys and the public.

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Membership helps you build and maintain a powerful network through our in-person and online events with attorneys all over the state.

 

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