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.
NJLAP Newsletter Offers Well-Being Tips for the Summer
Read the July issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for advice on how attorneys can increase their personal resilience, benefit from psychotherapy and help friends and colleagues in recovery. The issue also offers wellness columns and...
Apply for the 2024-2025 NJSBA Leadership Academy
The NJSBA welcomes attorneys to apply for the 2024-2025 NJSBA Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy provides intensive learning, career planning, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities essential to leadership in the bar, in the workplace, and in the...
Capitol Report: NJSBA Requests Stay of Opinion 745 Banning Referral Fees to Out-of-State Attorneys
The NJSBA has requested a stay of the Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics opinion banning referral fees to out-of-state attorneys, arguing that the decision has upended a decades-long interpretation of the rule governing the ability of certified trial attorneys...
NJSBA PracticeHQ Explores AI’s Impact on Legal Writing
Read about the uses and limits of artificial intelligence in legal writing through PracticeHQ, a free member resource that offers guidance to help attorneys build and maintain a successful law practice. The article covers AI’s effectiveness in brief writing, the...
Register to Attend NJSBF Senior Law Day
Join the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and NJSBA Elder and Disability Law Section for a free, half-day conference on July 16 that will address key legal issues facing older adults. This event will be held in person at the New Jersey Law Center and virtually....
Earn Up to 8 CLE Credits in One Day at the NJSBA Summer Conference
Register for the NJSBA’s Summer Conference on Aug. 21, a special one-day virtual event where attorneys can earn up to eight CLE credits on the hottest topics for your practice. Learn important information in a range of areas, including civil, ethics, technology,...
Learn to Master Decisis, the NJSBA’s Legal Research Platform
Join the NJSBA for a free webinar on July 16 all about Decisis, the cutting-edge legal research available to all NJSBA members. Get advanced-level training on how to elevate your legal research proficiency through Decisis and deliver more compelling arguments for your...
NJSBA Members Can Get a Free Security Evaluation or IT Operations Assessment
Learn about the NJSBA's newest member benefit: cybersecurity and IT management from Ember IT, a Philadelphia-based security operations, managed services, and consulting firm. Ember IT can partner with existing IT departments or act as a firm’s primary source for IT...
NJSBF Medal of Honor Recipient Peter F. Bariso in His Own Words
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is proud to bestow the 2024 Medal of Honor, the Foundation’s most prestigious award, to retired Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso, along with former NJSBA President Karol Corbin Walker. Bariso spoke recently about his life, career...
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 to eligible household members. Learn...
Capitol Report: Bills Move Amid Flurry of Budget Activity
Check out this week’s Capitol Report for an update on several bills of interest to the NJSBA that recently moved through the state Assembly and Senate budget committees. The bills deal with medical debt relief, penalties for assaulting law enforcement, consumer...
NJSBA Heads to Dublin for 2024 Mid-Year Meeting
Enjoy the rich history and culture of Dublin for the NJSBA 2024 Mid-Year Meeting, held from Nov. 2-9 at The Shelbourne. The annual event promises a full slate of continuing legal education sessions that explore the issues facing New Jersey attorneys and shine a...
Guide to Chancery Practice Updated for 2024
NJSBA members have an exclusive discount to the revised manual for handling Chancery Division cases in New Jersey. The 2024 edition includes the latest in chancery procedure, samples of the most important forms, a description of the 2024 Federal Trade Commission...
Get Discounted Yankee Tickets Courtesy of the NJSBA
Calling all New York Yankees fans - NJSBA members can save up to 50% off tickets for select games during the 2024 season. Check out the Yankees' discounted ticket program online and use the promo code NJSBA to access your benefit today.
NJSBF Medal of Honor Tickets Available
Reserve a spot at the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s 2024 Medal of Honor Awards Celebration, recognizing Hon. Peter F. Bariso, Jr., A.J.S.C (Ret.) and former NJSBA President Karol Corbin Walker with the Foundation's most prestigious award. Mark your calendar for...