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.
NJSBF Announces 2025 Medal of Honor Award Recipients
Retired New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Lee A. Solomon and NJSBA Past President Domenick Carmagnola will receive the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s most prestigious award. Read more about the honorees and mark your calendar for the award celebration on Sept. 17.
Earn 16 CLE credits at the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention attendees can choose from an array of educational seminars that span the profession, including top notch programming in criminal, civil and family law practice, the latest in artificial intelligence and programs for newly admitted...
Well-Being Week to Support Attorney Wellness Runs Through Friday
It’s Well-Being in the Law Week. Don’t miss the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program’s slate of free daily webinar that highlight the importance of healthy living in the legal community. Learn more and register here.
Get the Tools for Successfully Setting Up and Running Your Own Firm With NJICLE
Many New Jersey lawyers want to start their own firms, but don’t where to begin to maintain a practice, pay bills and grow a sustainable business. Join NJICLE on May 20 for the essential guide to law firm setup with experienced attorneys from different practice areas....
Unlock the Value of Your NJSBA Membership
Check out the NJSBA’s member benefits page for exclusive access to a wide range of resources that help with practice management, mental health and well-being, legal research and more. Browse to get the most out of your NJSBA membership and its member-only discounts on...
NJSBA Celebrates Padin, Venable at Annual Judges Reception
The NJSBA honored U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin and Essex County Assignment Judge Sheila A. Venable at its annual celebration of the state’s diverse jurists last week. They received this year’s Justice Thurgood Marshall Award, dedicated to judges who advance...
‘Privilege of a Lifetime’: NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. Reflects on a Year of Service
Read outgoing NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr.'s farewell message to members as he reflects on his year of leadership over state’s largest association of judges, lawyers, and legal professionals.
Capitol Report: Appellate Division Agrees with NJSBA in Review of New Jersey’s Child Sexual Assault Act
This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s successful advocacy for an expanding reading of the state Child Sexual Assault Act to allow more victims of sexual abuse to file claims. Read the full report here.
Well-Being Week Returns to Support Attorney Wellness
Well-Being in the Law Week will return from May 5-9 with a series of webinars that highlight the importance of healthy living in the legal community. Starting Monday, the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program will host a free virtual program each day that focuses on a...
Annual Meeting Ticketed Events Available
The biggest annual event of the New Jersey legal community is almost here. The NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention, from May 14-16, brings together thousands of attorneys, judges and professionals to learn and network. Tickets are available for special lunch...
NJSBF’s High School Mock Trial Program Brings Civics to Life
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s annual Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition had another successful year of providing interactive learning experiences in the law for high school students. Read more about the benefits of the mock trial program as told by...
NJSBF’s Spring 2025 Edition of Respect Available
The latest issue of Respect, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s newsletter on diversity and inclusion matters, features articles on school segregation in New Jersey, fast fashion and the prison labor system. Download it here.
Be Part of the NJSBA 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention – Become a Sponsor
The NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention is the best place to elevate your products and services in New Jersey’s legal community, with different sponsorship levels available to meet your branding needs. Sponsorships are selling fast. Don’t miss the chance to be part of...
NJSBA Board of Trustees Takes Action at April Meeting
The NJSBA’s Board of Trustees acted on several measures at its April meeting and recognized eight outgoing Trustees whose seats will be filled in the next term. Read more here.
Earn 16 CLE credits at the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention attendees can choose from an array of educational seminars that span the profession, including top notch programming in criminal, civil and family law practice, the latest in artificial intelligence and programs for newly admitted...