News from the NJSBA

NEW BRUNSWICK – Christine A. Amalfe became the immediate past president of the New Jersey State Bar Association on May 14. Amalfe, who served for 2025-26 as the NJSBA’s 127th president, said leading the Association was one of the greatest honors in her professional...

NEW BRUNSWICK – Norberto A. Garcia was sworn in on May 14 as President of the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2026–2027 term, becoming the first foreign-born president in the Association’s history. New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner...

Ryan Jenkins, author of Connectable, delivered an address focused on helping attorneys navigate an increasingly multi-generational profession at the Opening Business Session of the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention. The program explored how connection has evolved...

The biggest annual event in the legal profession brought together thousands of attorneys, judges and legal professionals at the Annual Meeting and Convention. The Wednesday sessions examined issues facing the profession, including seminars on artificial intelligence,...

Today the NJSBA kicks off its Annual Meeting and Convention, the premier event of the state’s legal community. More than 3,000 judges, lawyers, law clerks and law students are expected to attend the three-day educational and networking event, held at the Borgata Hotel...

The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) and FBT Gibbons LLP are pleased to announce a new sponsorship partnership for 2026–2027 focused on advancing professional development and strengthening New Jersey’s legal community. Through this collaboration, FBT Gibbons...

The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) and McCarter & English LLP are proud to announce their first-time sponsorship partnership for 2026–2027 aimed at advancing professional development and strengthening the legal community across New Jersey. Through this...

The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) and Lowenstein Sandler LLP have proudly renewed their first of its kind annual partnership for 2026–2027, continuing a shared commitment to advancing thought leadership and innovation across the state’s legal community. As...

Norberto A. Garcia will take the oath this week to serve as NJSBA president for the 2026-2027 term. Read more about his life, career and journey to becoming the first foreign-born president in the Association’s 126-year history.

The Annual Meeting and Convention official digital event guide is here. Whether you're planning your CLE schedule, which meetings and receptions to attend or exploring the exhibit hall, the digital event guide is your all-in-one resource for everything happening...

There’s still time to take part in the premier annual event of the New Jersey legal community. Don’t miss unparalleled educational and networking opportunities at the 2026 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City....

New Jersey’s family leave laws are evolving. Employers need to be prepared. Join this NJICLE webinar on May 27 for a clear overview of the current New Jersey Family Leave Act, including key changes taking effect in July, and the interplay between the federal and state...

This week’s Capitol Report highlights new regulations addressing the ABC test used to determine whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor. The report also features a lineup of CLE programs at the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention that...

Join us NJICLE on May 28 for an insightful program with legal humorist Sean Carter on how biases can impact hiring, evaluations, and client interactions. Learn practical strategies to recognize and counteract these biases, fostering fairness and better decision-making...

The New Jersey legal community’s biggest annual event is almost here. From May 13–15, the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention will bring together thousands of attorneys, judges and professionals to learn and network. Tickets are available for special lunch...