News from the NJSBA

The New Jersey State Bar Association honored U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp and Superior Court Judge Pedro J. Jimenez at its annual celebration of the state’s diverse jurists last week. They received this year’s Justice Thurgood Marshall Awards, which are...

The New Jersey State Bar Association welcomed state Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Patterson and Superior Court Judge Stephen L. Petrillo to the New Jersey Law Center on Nov. 16. The pair addressed fellows from the NJSBA’s Leadership Academy, sharing wisdom from their...

First-year students at Rutgers Law School in Newark got a lesson last week on the importance of attorney professionalism and decorum from New Jersey State Bar Association President Timothy F. McGoughran and other state leaders in the law. The panel discussion covered...

The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Nominating Committee invites members to apply for the following positions, which will be open in May 2024. Various positions have specific criteria, as indicated below. NOTE: This notice has been updated to reflect eligibility...

Even in the arduous years carving out a career as a young associate, Robyn Gigl always envisioned herself as a future author. It began with an unpolished manuscript scribbled on a yellow legal pad decades ago. Today, Gigl has a catalogue of three successful legal...

The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Section continued its annual fundraiser this fall for people in the state who struggle with hunger, collecting $3,900 and counting for the cause. In what’s become a yearly tradition, the section tied a fundraiser to...

In a special one-day virtual event, the New Jersey State Bar Association will present a slate of seven timely and cutting-edge CLE seminars as part of its Fall Conference. Attendees can tune into the CLE extravaganza from the comfort of their homes or offices on Nov....

The NJSBA hosted a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 25 with Latin American food and a conversation on issues facing the minority legal community. The night featured a discussion with state Supreme Court Justice Michael Noriega about his life and journey...

The NJSBA’s Special Civil Part Committee toasted the start of a new year on Oct. 19. The evening included intriguing discussions, delightful pairings and an opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge of both wine and the law.

The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Board of Trustees convened in October to take action on joining amicus cases, support pending legislation and other items. On a recommendation from the NJSBA’s Right to Counsel Implementation Committee, the Board voted to seek...

Voting rights, hate crimes, bias incidents: four leaders in New Jersey civil rights advocacy covered these subjects and more in a rich discussion on Oct. 18 about the most pressing civil rights issues confronting New Jersey. The evening, co-hosted by the New Jersey...

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office hosted another successful networking event with the New Jersey State Bar Association. Employees in the state office gathered at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Newark to hear about the value of an Association...

The October issue of New Jersey Lawyer explores the vibrant practice of animal law in New Jersey across 10 articles written by some of the state’s most knowledgeable attorneys. The edition, published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, covers topics ranging from...

Thanks to all the New Jersey State Bar Association members who attended Member Celebration Days events from Oct. 2-5. Each day featured in-person and virtual programs for members to stay up to date on the law, network with colleagues, find leadership opportunities and...