News from the NJSBA

Do you know an educator or client who could benefit from civics publications? The New Jersey State Bar Foundation offers more than 30 publications on topics like adoption, animal law, disability law and more, for educators and the public. Download the publications for...

Submit your nominees today for the NJSBA Pro Bono Committee's 2025 annual awards, presented to members of the legal profession with an outstanding commitment to providing legal services to the state’s underserved residents. The deadline to submit nominations is June...

In the face of unprecedented attacks against the rule of law and the legal profession, attorneys across the country are encouraged to renew the lawyer’s pledge on or before Law Day on May 1. Learn more about how to participate here.

Join U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas and other prominent judges and academics as they support the judiciary at a time when democracy and judges are under unprecedented attack. Speak Up for Justice, a virtual zoom event on April 15, will address the need to...

The NJSBA’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply to fill a vacancy to serve as a delegate to the American Bar Association. The vacancy is for a two-year term, effective for participation at the August 2025 ABA Annual Meeting. Read more about the criteria and...

This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s advocacy in Anchor Law Firm, PLLC v. State of New Jersey. The Association appeared as amicus in the Appellate Division to argue against a provision in the the New Jersey Debt Adjustment and Credit Counseling Act that...

The 2025 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention is the CLE event of the year, with 25 practice area and interest tracks and over 100 programs to peruse. Check out the array of seminars looking at every aspect of the law facing New Jersey practitioners. View CLE seminars...

The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) and law firm Lowenstein Sandler are proud to announce a first-of-its-kind annual partnership that will unite the two organizations across a series of the NJSBA’s flagship events and initiatives. This unique collaboration...

The NJSBA’s Bankruptcy Law Section celebrated the retirement of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey Rosemary Gambardella on April 2 with hundreds from the legal community. View the photo album here.

Law firms can now take advantage of the NJSBA's comprehensive Lawyers Professional Liability insurance program through USI Affinity. This member benefit offers tailored coverage designed to protect attorneys from potential risks associated with legal practice. Whether...

Join the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Speakers Bureau today to share your legal expertise with school, community, and older adult groups throughout the state. Learn more and apply here.

The state Supreme Court has approved a new one-credit CLE requirement in technology­-related subjects for all New Jersey licensed attorneys. The requirement is intended to strengthen awareness and improve practices of attorneys relative to the risks posed by...

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...

There’s still time to register for the NJSBA Family Law Section’s annual Saul Tischler Award Reception on April 8. This year’s recipient is Beatrice Kandell, a family law attorney who has made significant lifelong contributions to advancing the practice and...

The NJSBA’s Board of Trustees convened in March to support New Jersey’s transition to the NextGen Bar Exam, weigh in on Court Rules amendments and act on other business items. Read about the meeting here.