News from the NJSBA

There’s still time to join the NJSBA for this annual celebration of the state’s diverse bench. The celebration will honor U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin and Essex County Assignment Judge Sheila A. Venable with the Justice Thurgood Marshall Award for advancing...

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will make a special appearance at the 2025 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City for a captivating discussion on the judicial philosophy that informed his nearly three decades on the nation’s highest...

This week’s Capitol Report covers the Judiciary seeking comments on proposed amendments to the landlord tenant rules, and forms and proposed standards for presenting electronic media in courtrooms. Read the full report here.

Artificial intelligence is making lawyers faster, yet many still struggle to increase revenue. Don’t miss this special NJICLE seminar on April 30 that will guide attorneys through proven pricing strategies that increase profitability without increasing workload....

The NJSBA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention will kick off May 14 with a thoughtful discussion with Suffolk Law School Dean Andrew Perlman and an expert panel on the staying power of artificial intelligence and how attorneys can incorporate it into their practice....

A slate of more than two dozen federal judges returned for the annual NJSBA and NJICLE symposium on the interplay between federal and state court procedure. Nearly 200 people attended both in person and virtually. View the photo album here.

Register to attend this informative, half-day conference that the New Jersey State Bar Foundation hosts with the Community Law Health Project. The conference will be held in person at the New Jersey Law Center and virtually. Read more and register here.

NJICLE will present its annual event on May 28 for attorneys approaching retirement to navigate the end of their careers. The conference will address the uncertainties that come with age, how to find renewed passion for your work, new opportunities worth exploring and...

The NJSBA's Nominating Committee invites members to apply to serve as a delegate to the American Bar Association. The vacancy is for a two-year term, effective for participation at the 2025 ABA Annual Meeting. The deadline to apply is April 30. Learn more about the...

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 The NJSBA Docket on...

The April edition of New Jersey Lawyer is dedicated to the emergence of artificial intelligence in the law and the many ways it can reach attorneys in practice. The magazine also features practice tips on improving legal writing, how to manage work emails and a...

The NJSBA's Municipal Court Section is accepting nominations for its annual Practitioner of the Year Award by today at noon. The award recipient will be honored during the section's business meeting the Annual Meeting and Convention in May. Nominations should be in...

This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s advocacy regarding a bill that would allow certain for-profit debt adjusters to operate in New Jersey. The Association opposes the bill over its impact on consumers. Read the full report here.

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 on...

Join the NJSBA for this annual celebration of the state’s diverse bench. The celebration will honor U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin and Essex County Assignment Judge Sheila A. Venable with the Justice Thurgood Marshall Award for advancing diversity and inclusion in...