News from the NJSBA

First-year students at Rutgers Law School in Newark got a lesson on attorney professionalism and relationships from the NJSBA and other state leaders in the law. The panel discussion covered a wide range of topics on the importance of a lawyer's relationships – with...

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....

Read the March issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for information on recovery from eating disorders, the difference between stress and anxiety and forest bathing for stress management. The edition also offers wellness columns and...

The annual 2025 Federal Practice Bench-Bar Symposium returns on April 10 for a special event on the interplay between federal and state court procedure. Don’t miss the unique chance to join U.S. District Court Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb, along with 28 federal judges...

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...

Read this week’s Capitol Report for an update on the NJSBA’s ongoing advocacy to expand victim protections under the state’s Child Sexual Abuse Act. The report also covers the Association’s opposition to a state bill that would require juvenile defendants to appear in...

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. Learn how to get the mental health support you need with...

Musical performances, elected leaders and a panel discussion on breaking barriers highlighted this year’s Black History Month celebration, hosted at the New Jersey Law Center on Feb. 19. The NJSBA’s Minorities in the Profession Section welcomed many distinguished...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

 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...