News from the NJSBA

Read this week’s Capitol Report for coverage of the NJSBA’s advocacy on criminal contempt violations in domestic violence matters. Before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the NJSBA testified that these cases implicate fundamental rights and should be handled by the...

All NJSBA members are invited as we raise the PRIDE flag over the New Jersey Law Center on June 3. The event is presented in cooperation with the Association’s LGBTQ Rights Section. It’s free to attend. Get the details and register today.

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...

The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law will present its annual awards on June 11 to celebrate lawyers who uphold the profession’s highest ideals. Read more about this year’s top honorees - Wayne J. Positan, Jeanne LoCicero and Kevin Kelly - who will...

Join the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Speakers Bureau today to share your legal expertise with school, community and senior citizens groups throughout the state. Volunteer speakers are also needed for upcoming school career days.

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,...

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...

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.

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.

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 &...

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...

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...

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.,...

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...

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...