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.
Solo and Small-Firm Conference Returns for 2025
There’s still time to attend the CLE event of the year for solo and small-firm attorneys to network, have fun with colleagues and attend programs specially designed for the practice. This year’s conference will include a Friday night session and Saturday kickoff...
Nominations Open for Commission on Professionalism’s O’Hern, Hollenbeck Awards – Feb. 28 Deadline
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...
Distinguished Jurists, Civil Practice Attorney Honored at McLaughlin Awards
The NJSBA’s Civil Trial Bar Section presented its annual James J. McLaughlin Awards on Feb. 11 to retired state Supreme Court Justice Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina, Michael G. Donahue and the late Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton. The awards recognize...
NJSBF Law Scholarship Application Portal Opens
Full-time law students entering their second or third year of law school (in the fall of 2025) or part-time law students who have completed two full semesters are invited to apply for one of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s 14 law school scholarships. The...
Statement of NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. on the Supreme Court ACPE Opinion 745
The New Jersey State Bar Association applauds the Supreme Court for vacating Opinion 745. Under this ruling, certified New Jersey attorneys can continue to practice in good faith when they accept referrals from their out-of-state counterparts and agree to pay a...
How the Solo and Small-Firm Conference Has Helped Me – NJSBA Section Chair Speaks on Annual Event
The Solo and Small-Firm Conference on Feb. 21-22 is the CLE event of the year for solo and small-firm attorneys to network, have fun with colleagues and attend programs specially designed for the practice. Hear from Catherine Finnerty, chair of the NJSBA’s Solo and...
Call for Nominations: Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Mel Narol Awards
The NJSBA is accepting nominations for awards in memory of Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Mel Narol. The awards recognize those have who spearheaded inclusion in the legal profession. Submit your nominees by email to Paula Saha at [email protected]. The deadline...
Capitol Report: Commerce Committee Moves Bills on Insurance Premiums, LLCs and More
Read this week’s Capitol Report for an update on several bills the NJSBA is monitoring in the state Senate. The bills address consumer contracts, LLCs and PIP coverage for basic auto insurance policies. Read the full report here.
Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way to Speak at NJSBA Black History Month Celebration
The Minorities in the Profession Section of the NJSBA invites the legal community to celebrate Black History Month at a free event on Feb. 19. Experience this inspiring presentation of Black history with opening remarks from New Jersey Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, musical...
NJSBA Young Lawyers Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
The NJSBA Young Lawyers Division welcomes nominations for the 2025 YLD Awards. The awards recognize young attorneys with exceptional professional achievements and service the community and bar. Nominations are open to the public. The deadline to submit a nomination is...
In Case You Missed It – NJSBA PracticeHQ Webinar Tackles Procrastination
The NJSBA’s latest PracticeHQ webinar explored the psychological roots of procrastination, why we intentionally delay tasks and ways to overcome it. Stream the free webinar here.
Call for Nominations: Judge Lisa P. Thornton Award and Mel Narol Award
The New Jersey State Bar Association is now accepting nominations for two awards that will be presented at the Diversity Luncheon at the 2025 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City on May 15. The nomination deadline for both awards is March 10. Please...
Leverage Decisis, the NJSBA’s Legal Research Platform
Maximize the value of your NJSBA membership by accessing Decisis, a comprehensive legal research database from LexisNexis. A free Feb. 27 seminar will show how the tool and save time and money, even for attorneys at large firms. Register here.
New NJSBF Publication – Constitutionally Speaking
The first edition of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s newest publication, Constitutionally Speaking, is devoted to the U.S. Supreme Court. Issues discussed include the origins of the Court, possible reforms, the influence of dissenters on the Court throughout...
New Jersey Lawyer Explores Changes in the Modern Law Office
The latest edition of New Jersey Lawyer is dedicated to the technological and cultural changes in the practice of law that shape the modern law office. Read more about the magazine here. A special NJICLE seminar on Feb. 27 will explore issues in the magazine and...