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Leadership Library

Use the buttons below to jump to a section, or scroll down to explore the leadership toolkit’s resources, guidance and staff contacts.

Is something missing, or would another resource make your job easier? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to help.

On This Page:
Essentials
Toolkit
Staff and Support
Orientation
Section Bylaws
01 / The Essentials

Start With These Resources

Start Here

Dos and Don’ts for LeadersPDF

A one-page guide to leading your section, committee or division.

Association Governance

NJSBA BylawsWeb Page

The bylaws that apply to the Association as a whole.

Policies and Procedures

NJSBA Policy ManualPDF

Association policies for sections, committees and divisions.

For Chairs and Co-Chairs Only

Leadership
Communication Toolkit

Leadership Communication Toolkit: Only Available To Section and Committee Chairs

The Leadership Toolkit provides Section and Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs with access to member directories, community discussion capabilities, and email communication tools for their groups.

If you are a Chair or Co-Chair, please log in using the orange Log In button in the upper right side of your screen to access the tool. NOTE: You may need to refresh the page after logging in for the toolkit to appear.

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02 / People and Guidance

Staff and Support

Start with Brian or Adriana, or choose the topic you need help with.

Questions?

Your first point of contact for help or logistics:

Brian Doyle[email protected]732-937-7512
Adriana Callori[email protected]732-565-7560
Meeting Setup and Logistics

Contact Brian Doyle or Adriana Callori for help setting up section or committee meetings, coordinating meeting details and logistics, or finding the right staff resource.

Strategic and General Questions
Meetings and Special Events

We encourage you to plan off-site meetings and special events, but please remember that contract review and planning must go through the NJSBA Meetings Department. We look forward to working with you to plan the perfect event for your members and more.

Communications and Publications

The NJSBA has a host of publications and writing opportunities your members can work on, as well as publications that will highlight the good work your group is doing. Check out our blog, The Bar Report and New Jersey Lawyer (member login required). In addition, we encourage you to consider publishing a section or committee newsletter.

  NJSBA Newsletter Tips for New Editors

Listserv, Policies and Board Agendas

For assistance with the NJSBA Listserv:

  • Nicole Crippen, Director of Digital Communications, [email protected] or 732-214-8556

For questions about NJSBA Policies and Procedures and Board of Trustee agendas:

  • Sharon Balsamo, Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel, [email protected] or 732-937-75052

Reach out with questions about bylaws as well as other NJSBA procedures and policies for your section, committee or division.

CLE Seminars and Signature Events
  • Lisa Spiegel, Associate Executive Director, Continuing Legal Education, [email protected] or 732-214-8554

Work with the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education to put on CLE seminars that are more than two credits that will be marketed to all New Jersey attorneys, not only NJSBA Members. For meeting CLE programs that are 90 minutes or less, please coordinate with Brian Doyle or Adriana Callori.

Diversity and Inclusion
  • Paula Saha, Senior Managing Director for Diversity, Inclusion and Member Engagement, [email protected] or 732-214-8509.

The NJSBA is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the profession and Association. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and DEI initiatives here.

Membership Initiatives

All section, committee and divisions members must be members of the NJSBA. Consider hosting membership drives or inviting non-members to “try-out” a meeting.

Advocacy and Government Affairs
  • Sharon Balsamo, Assistant Executive Director/General Counsel, [email protected] or 732-937-7505
  • Lisa Chapland, Assistant General Counsel, Government Affairs, [email protected] or 732-214-8510
  • Chantel Amissah, Government Affairs Assistant, [email protected] or 732-214-8552

Do you know of a case in your practice area that might benefit from NJSBA involvement? Is there a piece of legislation your group wants to bring to the attention of the NJSBA Board of Trustees? The Legal and Government Affairs Department spearheads the Association’s efforts to advocate on behalf of its members before the state’s three branches of government.

Amicus Request Form
Legislative Position Form
2025 Advocacy Presentation
Links to forms and resources on NJSBA government affairs and legislative involvement
Links to information on Judicial Administration

Watch our video on legislative advocacy.