News from the NJSBA

The NJSBA’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply for various leadership positions which will open in May 2027. The deadline to submit a questionnaire is Dec. 10. Learn more about the open positions and criteria here.

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation invites county and affinity bar associations to apply for Court Night funding to honor Law Day and celebrate the role of law in our society. Appy by Dec. 2 here.

The latest issue of The NJSBA Docket, a monthly bulletin with news from the legal community and Association highlights, is now ready. Be sure to check out the calendar of NJSBA and NJICLE educational offerings and networking opportunities. Read The Docket today.

The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional and a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources. Check out an article from Charles Nechtem Associates, the...

The NJSBA Lawyer Well-Being Committee will host a special program on Nov. 17 exploring how a strong sense of purpose can lead to better health, a more meaningful life, and improved workplace performance and productivity. Open to all NJSBA members, the program will...

Mark your calendar for the 2027 James J. McLaughlin Awards on Feb. 9, an annual tribute to the highest standard of civility, legal competence and professionalism in the practice of civil law. This year’s awards will honor Hon. Georgia M. Curio A.J.S.C. (Ret.), Louis...

Join NJICLE on Nov. 5 to hear leading experts in the health law space break down the most significant cases, regulatory updates, and emerging trends from the past year. You'll also gain practical insights into Business Associate Agreements, including key negotiation...

This week’s Capitol Report highlights several bills of interest to the NJSBA that recently passed the state Assembly, including measures addressing arbitration hearings, rent control and child sexual abuse. Read the full report here.

What a week in Lisbon, Portugal! From engaging CLE programs and unforgettable tours to a spectacular reception at Queluz National Palace, it was a memorable week of exploring all that Lisbon has to offer. Thank you to our attendees, speakers and sponsors for making it...

Three of New Jersey’s leading corporate legal executives shared their perspectives on the evolving role of in-house counsel at the NJSBA’s Chief Legal Officer Leadership Forum. Read moreabout the panel’s perspective on leadership and the qualities that define an...

The latest issue of Respect, the Foundation’s newsletter on diversity and inclusion, is a special 2026 Voting Rights Issue. Articles explore restrictive state voting laws, mail-in voting and the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which...

Ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, the NJSBA has compiled helpful resources for New Jersey voters, including information on voter registration, early voting, mail-in ballots, important election deadlines and voting rights and election protections. Learn more here.

NJSBA members can save 10% on LexisNexis New Jersey Colorbooks, a series of statutory law volumes covering key practice areas, including criminal, estate and family law. Each volume provides relevant laws and regulations specific to its subject area. Members can use...

The NJSBA is seeking volunteer attorneys to provide non-partisan representation to voters who are turned away from the polls and need to appear before a judge for an order allowing them to vote. The NJSBA project is focusing on four counties where judicial hearings...

There’s still time to join the NJSBA on Thursday for a special reception honoring New Jersey's complex business litigation judges and their law clerks at the New Jersey Law Center. The event is open to both NJSBA members and non-members for an informal evening of...