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.
Join The YLD in Giving Back
The NJSBA Young Lawyers Division, in partnership with the Essex County Bar Association, is supporting the MEND hunger relief network through a food drive. Donations of low-sugar cereal, shelf-stable milk, rice, peanut butter, canned tuna in water, pasta sauce (no...
NJSBF Seeks Nominations for Medal of Honor
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is seeking nominations for the Medal of Honor, its most prestigious award, given to lawyers, law-related professionals and people who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the justice system or legal profession...
8th Annual Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Symposium is March 11
Join the NJSBA for an in-depth update on the rapidly evolving laws governing cannabis and psychedelics. Attorneys and industry experts will examine key developments, including federal rescheduling, banking challenges, New Jersey’s regulatory framework, licensure and...
Free Wellness Webinar – Effective Strategies for Assertive and Mindful Communication
There’s still time to join the NJSBA tomorrow for a lunchtime program on how practicing mindfulness can help foster and sustain positive relationships. The seminar is presented through the NJSBA Member Assistance Program, a free confidential service that offers 24/7...
Celebrate Black History Month with MIPS – Feb. 26
The Minorities in the Profession Section of the NJSBA invites the legal community to commemorate Black History Month at a free special event featuring a thought-provoking discussion, live musical performances and a spotlight on local artists. The program will also...
NJSBA Board of Trustees Issues Nominations Report
The NJSBA's Board of Trustees has issued a nominations report listing those candidates nominated for each position. All candidates were additionally vetted and reviewed by the Nominating Committee, as per the bylaws. To learn more about the NJSBA’s election...
GE Presidents Day Savings Available to NJSBA Members
Looking to upgrade your appliances? NJSBA members can save up to 40% on select GE appliances during the Presidents Day sale, running through Feb. 25. Shop here and use promo code REFRESH10 at checkout for an additional 10% off.
Capitol Report: Court Affirms Indictment Dismissal Without Reaching NJSBA Practice of Law Arguments
Read this week’s Capitol Report for an update on the NJSBA’s advocacy in State vs. Norcross, a high-profile case exploring whether two attorneys should face criminal prosecution absent a compelling demonstration of a conscious effort by the attorneys to further their...
Strategic Business Planning for Women in the Profession
Join the NJSBA’s Women in the Profession on March 10 for a special program focused on helping women develop intentional business plans to support long-term growth, whether as firm partners, firm owners or in other professional paths. The program is free for all NJSBA...
NJSBA Presents: How to Care for and Sustain a Republic
Join the NJSBA on Feb. 19 for a stellar series of panels examining a critical question: What role should lawyers play in safeguarding and sustaining our republic? The event will open with a “Friendly Fire” conversation between two of New Jersey’s leading political...
Free Access to Smokeball Bill for NJSBA Members
Smokeball has teamed up with the NJSBA to give members free access to Smokeball Bill - a powerful trust accounting and billing software built for law firms. Activate your complimentary subscription today and see how Smokeball Bill makes managing client funds and...
NJSBA Weighs in on Proposed Rule Governing Activities for Disbarred Attorneys
The NJSBA raised concerns over proposed amendments to Rule 1:20-20, stating that while it agrees disciplined attorneys should not provide legal services or mislead the public, the amendments are too restrictive in regulating an attorney’s voicemail, website and...
How to Beat the High Cost of Healthy Eating
The NJSBA's Member Assistance Program is a free confidential service that offers 24/7 phone, text or mobile access to a mental health professional and a wellness library of more than 25,000 self-help resources. Check out an article from Charles Nechtem Associates, the...
The New Jersey State Bar Association and Smokeball Partner to Provide All Members Free Access to Trust and Billing Software
Smokeball will put trust accounting technology in the hands of all NJSBA members at no cost, enabling them to improve client service and maintain compliance NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — February 3, 2026 - Smokeball, the industry-leading legal practice management software...
Nominations Open for Commission on Professionalism’s O’Hern, Hollenbeck Awards
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...