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.
NJSBA Career Center Helps Attorneys Find Their Next Professional Journey – Posting Ads is Free for NJSBA Members
Check out new job openings in the New Jersey legal market through the NJSBA Career Center. NJSBA members have exclusive access to view the latest jobs and connect with employers and can post ads at no cost.
NJSBF to Host Law and Disability Conference on June 10
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will host an informative, half-day conference with the Community Law Health Project on issues related to the disabled community and their caregivers. The conference will be held at the New Jersey Law Center and virtually. Read more...
Be Part of the NJSBA 2025 Mid-Year Meeting in Sorrento, Italy – Become a Sponsor
The 2025 Mid-Year Meeting from Oct. 12-18 is the ideal place to promote your firm among New Jersey’s legal community, with different sponsorship levels to meet your branding needs. Law firm and corporate sponsorships are available. Don’t miss the chance to be part of...
Join an NJSBA Committee to Connect with Members and Expand Your Practice
NJSBA President Christine A. Amalfe invites members to seek appointment to the Association’s committees for the 2025-26 bar year. The NJSBA has dozens of committees on a wide variety of practice areas that offer a chance for members to expand their network and career....
Need CLE Credits? Try On Demand with NJICLE
Check out the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's on-demand library to stream award-winning CLE programs, available 24/7 worldwide. This month’s featured on-demand program is a civil case law update with top New Jersey judges and attorneys.
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.
NJSBA Comments on 2023-2025 Criminal Practice Committee Report
The NJSBA supported recommendations regarding incarcerated individuals - their access to attorneys, discovery, visitation and other guidelines in the 2023-2025 Criminal Practice Committee Report. Read the letter here.
Klineburger Installed as Secretary of the Association
NEW BRUNSWICK – Richard F. Klineburger, III 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 2030. Klineburger is managing partner at the firm Klineburger...
Hubert Installed as Treasurer of the Association
NEW BRUNSWICK – Craig J. Hubert was sworn in as treasurer 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 &...
Manning Installed as Second Vice President of the Association
NEW BRUNSWICK – Diana C. Manning was sworn in as second vice president 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...
Garcia is President-Elect of NJSBA
NEW BRUNSWICK - Norberto A. Garcia was sworn in as president-elect 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 2025 Annual Meeting. Garcia, a...
Troublefield Becomes First Vice President of Association
NEW BRUNSWICK - Essex County attorney G. Glennon Troublefield 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 2025...
William H. Mergner Jr. is NJSBA’s Immediate Past President
NEW BRUNSWICK – William H. Mergner Jr. became the immediate past president of the New Jersey State Bar Association on May 15. Mergner, a civil litigation attorney from West Caldwell, said leading the Association as its NJSBA’s 126th president was one of the greatest...
Christine A. Amalfe Sworn in as NJSBA President
NEW BRUNSWICK – Christine A. Amalfe took the oath of office on May 15 as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2025-2026 term, assuming leadership over the state’s largest organization of legal professionals. New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice...
Opening Business Session: AI Panel Kicks Off Annual Meeting and Convention
Business opened at the NJSBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention with a panel discussion on the staying power of artificial intelligence and its reach within the legal profession. Suffolk Law School Dean Andrew Pearlman delivered the keynote address. Read more about the...