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.
The NJSBA Docket is Here With the Latest Updates From the Legal Community
Check out the latest issue of The NJSBA Docket, a bulletin with news from the Judiciary, recent Supreme Court and appellate decisions and Association highlights. Read on to get the information and resources you need. Be sure to subscribe to The NJSBA Docket on LinkedIn.
Free Training Tomorrow – Learn to Leverage the NJSBA’s Legal Research Platform
Don’t miss the chance to maximize the value of your NJSBA membership by accessing Decisis, a comprehensive legal research database from LexisNexis. A free Feb. 27 seminar will show you how the tool can save time and money, even for attorneys at large firms. Register...
Call for NJSBF Board of Trustees
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Nominating Committee invites NJSBA members and non-lawyers to apply for a position on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Trustees serve one-year terms beginning in July 2025. Applications are due by March 7. Apply here.
Girls Who Code CEO on Workplace Burnout, Pay Gaps, and Building a Better Future for Women
The annual Women’s Leadership Conference returns on March 3 for a program of exceptional women who will motivate and inspire. This year’s keynote speaker - Reshma Saujani - spoke recently about her career as an author and nonprofit CEO, how women can get ahead in the...
Call for Nominations: Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Mel Narol Awards
The NJSBA is accepting nominations for awards in memory of Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Mel Narol. The awards recognize those who have spearheaded inclusion in the legal profession. Submit your nominees by email to Paula Saha at [email protected]. The deadline...
Unlock the Value of Your NJSBA Membership
Check out the NJSBA’s member benefits page for exclusive access to a wide range of resources that help with practice management, mental health and well-being, legal research and more. Browse to get the most out of your NJSBA membership and its member-only discounts...
Nominations Sought for Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee
The Nominating Committee of the NJSBA’s Young Lawyer’s Division is soliciting nominations for the YLD Executive Committee for the May 2025 to May 2026 term. The deadline to submit nominations or letters of interest is 5 p.m. on Feb. 26. Learn more about the positions...
Capitol Report: Supreme Court Vacates Controversial Ruling on Out-of-State Referral Fees
This week’s Capitol Report covers the state Supreme Court vacating a Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics holding that barred certified New Jersey attorneys from exchanging referral fees with attorneys across state lines. The NJSBA was an active...
NJSBA PracticeHQ Presents – Top Trends in Ethical Cybersecurity
Join the NJSBA on March 12 for a free lunchtime webinar all about cybersecurity and the precautions lawyers must take to protect client info and data in their custody. The seminar will cover how to work from anywhere safely and what vulnerabilities to keep in mind....
Solo and Small-Firm Conference Returns for 2025
There’s still time to attend the CLE event of the year for solo and small-firm attorneys to network, have fun with colleagues and attend programs specially designed for the practice. This year’s conference will include a Friday night session and Saturday kickoff...
Nominations Open for Commission on Professionalism’s O’Hern, Hollenbeck Awards – Feb. 28 Deadline
The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law is seeking nominations for the Daniel J. O'Hern Award and the Charles J. Hollenbeck Award. Each award recognizes members of the legal community who have demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism. The...
Distinguished Jurists, Civil Practice Attorney Honored at McLaughlin Awards
The NJSBA’s Civil Trial Bar Section presented its annual James J. McLaughlin Awards on Feb. 11 to retired state Supreme Court Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina, Michael G. Donahue and the late Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton. The awards recognize...
NJSBF Law Scholarship Application Portal Opens
Full-time law students entering their second or third year of law school (in the fall of 2025) or part-time law students who have completed two full semesters are invited to apply for one of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s 14 law school scholarships. The...
Statement of NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. on the Supreme Court ACPE Opinion 745
The New Jersey State Bar Association applauds the Supreme Court for vacating Opinion 745. Under this ruling, certified New Jersey attorneys can continue to practice in good faith when they accept referrals from their out-of-state counterparts and agree to pay a...
How the Solo and Small-Firm Conference Has Helped Me – NJSBA Section Chair Speaks on Annual Event
The Solo and Small-Firm Conference on Feb. 21-22 is the CLE event of the year for solo and small-firm attorneys to network, have fun with colleagues and attend programs specially designed for the practice. Hear from Catherine Finnerty, chair of the NJSBA’s Solo and...