OPRA Reform: How We Got Here, What’s Changed, and Practical Implications
Date: Jan 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Sq, New Brunswick
Member Price: $143.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Administrative, Civil, Local Government, Municipal Court Practice
Earn up to 3 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Hon. Nelson Johnson, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- Author and Historian
Presenters
- Colin Geoffrey Bell, Esq.
- Hankin Palladino Weintrob Bell & Labov, Atlantic City
- Kim-Marie White, RMC/CMC/MMC/CMR/QPA/CPM
- Township Clerk/Township Manager/Registrar
Eastampton Township
Join this seminar for an overview of New Jersey’s public records framework and expert insight into handling OPRA matters today.
Moderated by Hon. Nelson Johnson, J.S.C. (Ret.), this esteemed panel features a seasoned municipal administrator and attorney with significant experience in litigating OPRA matters to secure public records on behalf of clients. Through real-world examples, the panel will address the developments that led to the reform, how the reform operates in practice, and how practitioners can navigate the considerable changes. Don’t miss this opportunity for a deep dive into one of the most pressing issues in New Jersey local government law.
Topics include:
- History of New Jersey public records laws
- Understanding OPRA adoption and reform
- Municipality roles and responsibilities, including the role of municipal attorneys
- Navigating OPRA litigation
- Practice tips for representing clients in securing public records
- Practical compliance implications
- Q&A with the experts!
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