News from the NJSBA
Get all the latest news from the NJSBA about the Association, it’s advocacy, people and happenings, as well as statements and press releases about current events.
Join the NJSBA for its Annual Open House and Networking Reception
The NJSBA will host a free networking event on Oct. 10, open to members and prospective members alike. Bring your friends, meet colleagues, expand your business and personal network and learn how to make the most of your NJSBA membership. Plus, attendees can get a...
Capitol Report: Madden Assignment Bill Expected to Move Out of Committee, Faces Full Senate Vote
Read this week’s Capitol Report for an update on the NJSBA’s advocacy, including its support for a state bill that would move contempt of domestic violence matters from the Madden assignment list to the Office of the Public Defender. The report also covers a bill on...
NJLAP Newsletter Offers Well-Being Tips for Lawyers
Read the October issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for advice on how reading Stephen King novels can make you a better lawyer. The edition also offers wellness columns and information on a confidential support group for law students.
Help or Gain Strategies to Ease Burnout in the Law with the NJSBA
Join the NJSBA’s Member Assistance Program on Oct. 22 for a free, virtual program on the many issues that contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression and burnout in attorneys. Mental health experts will discuss strategies and techniques to help you build resiliency...
Deadline Approaching for NJSBF Art Show Entries
New Jersey legal professionals are invited to enter the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s 13th Annual Juried Art Show. The exhibit will be held in the New Jersey Law Center and virtually. The deadline to submit pieces is Oct. 18. Get the details here.
Join the NJSBA for Member Celebration Days From Oct. 7-11
The NJSBA will host its annual Member Celebration Days next week as a tribute to the thousands of members and volunteers who work hard in the profession every day. Read more about the weeklong series of free programs and events to improve your practice skills, network...
NJSBF Medal of Honor for 2024 Presented to Respected Jurist, Former NJSBA President
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation awarded the 2024 Medal of Honor, the Foundation’s most prestigious award, to retired Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso, Jr. and former NJSBA President Karol Corbin Walker. The pair were honored during a ceremony at the Park Chateau...
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the NJSBA
All NJSBA members are invited to join the Minorities in the Profession Section for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 3. The event will feature a conversation with U.S. District Court Judge and former NJSBA President Evelyn Padin, along with dinner of...
NJSBA Board of Trustees Acts at September Meeting
Get the latest update on action taken by the NJSBA’s Board of Trustees. The Board convened in September to welcome a new trustee for Morris County, approve new members benefits, support pending legislation in the state Legislature and more. Read about the meeting...
Capitol Report: Hoffman Gets Nod for Supreme Court from Senate Judiciary Committee
This week’s Capitol Report covers the nomination of John Jay Hoffman to succeed Justice Lee Solomon on the state Supreme Court. The report also shares news on a bill that would allow out-of-state dentists and hygienists to practice in New Jersey. Reads the full report...
Renowned Yale Law Professor to Discuss the Courts and the Constitution in 2024
Join Yale Law Professor Akhil Reed Amar on Oct. 22 for an updated look at the biggest U.S. Supreme Court decisions in last 12 months. Retired state Supreme Court Justice Barry T. Albin, will moderate the NJICLE panel on presidential immunity, gun control, federal...
NJSBA To Host 28th Annual Tax Court Judges Reception
Join the NJSBA on Oct. 17 as it welcomes the state's Tax Court judges and their law clerks for a social reception with colleagues at the New Jersey Law Center. This event is open to NJSBA members and non-members. Sitting Tax Court judges and their clerks can attend...
NJSBA To Host 28th Annual Tax Court Judges Reception
Join the NJSBA on Oct. 17 as it welcomes the state's Tax Court judges and their law clerks for a social reception with colleagues at the New Jersey Law Center. This event is open to NJSBA members and non-members. Sitting Tax Court judges and their clerks can attend...
Board of Trustees Report, Sept. 20, 2024
NJSBA Board of Trustees Report Sept. 20, 2024 Note: This does not constitute official minutes New Trustee: NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. swore in Robin C. Bogan as the new Morris County trustee on the Board. Bogan is an experienced family law attorney and...
Celebrate Women in the Profession at Sept. 30 Wine Tasting Event
There’s still time to join the NJSBA’s Women in the Profession Section on Sept. 30 as it toasts another year of building a powerful network of women. Connect with professional peers while learning from a certified sommelier how to taste wine and gaining insight on the...