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.
Hubert installed as Secretary of the Association
NEW BRUNSWICK – Craig J. Hubert was sworn in as secretary of the New Jersey State Bar Association at its Annual Meeting and Convention. He is on track to become president of the Association in 2029. Hubert is co-managing partner at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein &...
Timothy F. McGoughran is NJSBA’s immediate past president
NEW BRUNSWICK – Timothy F. McGoughran became the immediate past president of the New Jersey State Bar Association on May 16. McGoughran, a family law attorney in Ocean Township, said leading the Association as its NJSBA’s 125th president was one of the greatest honors...
Garcia is First Vice President of NJSBA
NEW BRUNSWICK - Norberto A. Garcia was sworn in as first vice president of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the state’s largest professional organization of judges, lawyers and legal professionals. He was installed during the NJSBA 2024 Annual Meeting. Garcia, a...
Amalfe is NJSBA President-Elect
NEW BRUNSWICK - Christine A. Amalfe elevated to president-elect of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the state’s largest professional organization of judges, lawyers and legal professionals. Amalfe, chair of the employment and labor law department at Gibbons P.C.,...
Troublefield becomes Second Vice President of Association
NEW BRUNSWICK - Essex County attorney G. Glennon Troublefield was sworn in as second vice president of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the state’s largest professional organization of judges, lawyers and legal professionals. He was installed during the NJSBA...
Manning installed as Treasurer of the Association
NEW BRUNSWICK – Diana C. Manning was sworn in as treasurer of the New Jersey State Bar Association at its Annual Meeting and Convention. She is on schedule to become President of the Association in 2028. Manning was the first female firm managing principal of...
William H. Mergner Jr. sworn in NJSBA President
NEW BRUNSWICK – William H. Mergner Jr. took the oath of office on May 16 as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2024-2025 term, assuming leadership over the state’s largest organization of legal professionals. New Jersey Supreme Court Chief...
Thousands return to Atlantic City for NJSBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention
The New Jersey State Bar Association kicked off its Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City, the premier event of the state’s legal community. Nearly 2,500 judges, lawyers, law clerks and law students are expected to attend the three-day educational and...
Meet William H. Mergner Jr. Who Will be Sworn In as NJSBA’s New President This Week
William H. Mergner Jr. will be installed as NJSBA president for 2024-2025 at the Annual Meeting and Convention this week. Read more about Mergner’s background, his service in the Association and plans for the upcoming year.
Join an NJSBA Committee to Connect with Members and Expand Your Practice
NJSBA President-Elect William H. Mergner Jr. invites members to seek appointment to the Association’s committees for the coming term, beginning in May. The NJSBA has dozens of committees on a wide variety of practice areas that offer a chance for members to expand...
Still Time to Register for the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot at the NJSBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention on May 15–17. Take advantage of top-notch educational programming, networking opportunities and more at the largest annual event of the New Jersey legal community. Learn more and...
Register for the Commission on Professionalism in the Law Awards on June 11
The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law will present its annual awards on June 11 to celebrate lawyers who uphold the profession’s highest ideals. Read more about this year’s top honorees - Wayne J. Positan, Jeanne LoCicero and Kevin Kelly - who will...
NJSBA Member Assistance Program Provides Resources, Services to Address Mental Health Needs
All NJSBA members now have access to the Member Assistance Program, a service that offers 24/7 access to experienced mental health professionals and resources. The program is completely confidential, free of charge and also open eligible household members. Learn more...
Capitol Report: Legislators to Discuss Trenton, Data Privacy, Wellness at NJSBA Annual Meeting
Read this week’s Capitol Report for a preview of the hottest topics in Trenton up for discussion at the NJSBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention. Several legislators will attend as panelists to share their insights on land use, attorney wellness, judicial nominations,...
June 3 is the Final Deadline for Online Attorney Registration and Payment
The Judiciary issued a reminder that attorneys who do not complete the New Jersey Lawyers' Fund annual registration and payment process by June 3 will be declared ineligible to practice law. Read the notice here.