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.
State of Judiciary Speeches Cover Proposed Shake-up in Appellate Division Appointments, Rise in Filings
The NJSBA welcomed state Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and U.S. District Court Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb for their yearly addresses at the Annual Meeting and Convention last week. The pair spoke on the most pressing topics facing the Judiciary,...
One Click for NJSBA Members to Access Legal Research Tool
NJSBA members can log in to the member benefit legal research tool, Decisis, directly through the NJSBA website. All members need to do to access the comprehensive, national Decisis case library is head to njsba.com, sign in to your account, and click on the Decisis...
Meet 2024-2025 NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr.
William H. Mergner Jr. took the oath of office last week as president of the NJSBA for the 2024-2025 term. Watch his welcome video to learn more about the Association's new president as told by friends and colleagues.
Check Out Highlights from NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
The NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention concluded three days of spectacular programming and networking. Check out the NJSBA blog for a rundown of some of the highlights from the conference.
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...