News from the NJSBA

Read the May issue of the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s newsletter for information on how to participate in Well-Being in Law Week from May 6-10. The week will feature a webinar each day on how those in the legal community can maintain physical, emotional...

Check out new job openings in the New Jersey legal market through NJSBA Career Center. NJSBA members have exclusive access to view the latest jobs and connect with employers and can post ads at no cost.

Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education at a free NJSBF event featuring a keynote with civil rights leader Ayanna Najuma, tabletop discussions with attorneys and activists and more. Register here to attend in person or virtually.

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...

Help the NJSBA Lawyers Feeding New Jersey campaign address hunger in the state by donating to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Since 2014, the NJSBA and its members are proud to have raised over $100,000 to support food insecure residents in New Jersey with...

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...

In its final gathering before the Annual Meeting and Convention in May, the NJSBA's governing body acted on several measures and recognized nine outgoing Trustees whose seats will be filled in the next term. Read the full report here.

This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s petition to review and reverse a recent Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics opinion that barred referral fees for out-of-state attorneys. The NJSBA argued that the opinion misinterprets the Rules of Professional...

Check out the latest issue of The NJSBA Docket, a bulletin with news from the Judiciary, recent Supreme Court and appellate decisions and Association highlights. Read on to get the information and resources you need. Be sure to check out The NJSBA Docket on LinkedIn.

Make plans to join us for the New Jersey legal community’s premier annual event at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa from May 15-17. Connect with colleagues, network and take advantage of cutting-edge educational seminars to improve and expand your practice. Learn...

NJ LEEP needs volunteers for a constitutional law debate and resume workshop to help youth in the greater Newark area develop their future law skills. Learn more about the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s support for NJ LEEP and other initiatives to promote a...

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...

Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education at a free NJSBF event featuring a keynote with civil rights icon Ayanna Najuma, tabletop discussions with attorneys and activists and more. Register here to attend in person or virtually.

New members of the NJSBA’s Board of Trustees sat for an orientation on the Association’s structure and policies, the responsibilities as a trustee and how to make their terms successful. Read more here.

Join the NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division as they wrap up a successful year with an outdoor celebration on May 7. Young attorneys can network with colleagues, play games and enjoy food and drinks with a short business meeting to follow the fun. Register here.