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.
Get to Know the NJSBA Pro Bono Award Winners for 2024
The NJSBA is proud to recognize attorneys, firms and corporate legal departments that go above and beyond to help others receive fair representation under the law. Read more about two recipients of this year’s NJSBA Pro Bono Awards - Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP...
Check Out the NJSBA’s Fall Calendar
The NJSBA’s fall season programming is in full swing. There’s an event or cutting-edge educational seminar for every attorney to expand their practice and professional network. View the calendar on the NJSBA website’s homepage for the latest events.
History Comes Alive in NJICLE Seminar With Jefferson and Adams
Watch actors recreate Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in a special New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar on Nov. 5. The Founding Fathers will bring a modern dialogue on the fundamental underpinnings of our legal system, natural rights...
Prepping Word Documents and PDFs for E-Filing with the NJSBA’s PracticeHQ
E-filing has made it easier than ever to submit documents through the courts. A free PracticeHQ webinar, presented by the NJSBA, coached attorneys on the basics of preparing PDF and Word documents for e-filing. Get practice tips from the seminar here and visit the...
Board of Trustees Report, Oct 18, 2024
NJSBA Board of Trustees Report Oct. 18, 2024 Note: This does not constitute official minutes AI Committee: The Board adopted the charge for the new Artificial Intelligence Committee. Under the charge, the committee will examine AI in legal practice – including the...
Capitol Report: NJSBA Efforts Help Create Path to Reinstatement after Disbarment
This week’s Capitol Report covers the state Supreme Court’s administrative order that provides disbarred attorneys a path back to practicing law. Read more about the Association’s advocacy on creating uniform standards for reinstatement and the criteria to file for...
Judiciary Hosting Listening Sessions on Attorney Succession Planning
The Judiciary invites attorneys to participate in a series of listening sessions on the best approaches for succession planning. The confidential sessions will help the Judiciary provide feedback and develop recommendations for the state Supreme Court. Two sessions...
NJSBA Opens its Doors for Annual Open House and Networking Reception
The NJSBA welcomed members and non-members alike to the New Jersey Law Center on Oct. 10 for a firsthand look at the Association's vibrant community. Attendees learned the value of belonging to one of its 80 sections, committees and divisions while mingling with...
Don’t Miss the NJSBA’s Fall Conference – A Special One-Day Virtual Event
Enjoy a CLE extravaganza from the comfort of your warm house on Nov. 18, when the NJSBA will present a slate of timely and cutting-edge programs as part of its Fall Conference. The day promises seminars in a variety of practice areas, with speakers at the top of the...
NJSBA Responds to Supreme Court Determination on Attorney Disbarment
The NJSBA applauds the state Supreme Court for establishing a narrow but fair pathway back to the law for some disbarred attorneys. The Court’s directive brings New Jersey in line with 41 other states and Washington D.C. that allow readmission and provides appropriate...
Get Free Law-Related Publications from NJSBF
Do you know an educator or client who could benefit from the more than 30 civics publications offered by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation? The publications cover a wide array of topics like adoption, animal law, disability law and more. Download the publications...
Statement of NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. on the Supreme Court’s Administrative Determination on the Duration of Disbarment
The New Jersey State Bar Association applauds the state Supreme Court for establishing a narrow but fair pathway back to the law for some disbarred attorneys. New Jersey’s prior approach did not account for those limited circumstances when an attorney’s conduct was...
New Chair Plans to Invigorate the NJSBA’s Certified Attorneys Section
The NJSBA’s Certified Attorneys Section is under new leadership. Check out an interview with Ehsan F. Chowdhry, the new chair, about his history with the NJSBA, plans to reinvigorate the section and goals. The section will hold an introductory meeting on Oct. 21 to...
Help Reclaim Personal Time, Wellness and Work-Life Balance with the NJSBA
All are welcome to attend a special program by the NJSBA’s Lawyer Well-Being Committee on Nov. 21 all about time management and work-life balance. TedX speaker David J. Bruno will address the unique challenges New Jersey legal professionals face in managing stress,...
Capitol Report: U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Prevailing Party Standards, NJSBA Participates as Amicus
This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s amicus advocacy in Lackey v. Stinnie, a U.S. Supreme Court case regarding prevailing party status and attorney fees. The report also has information about open volunteers positions on District Ethics Committees in Bergen...