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.
Statement of NJSBA President Kimberly A. Yonta on today's state Supreme Court decision in State v. Vega-Larregui, regarding the constitutionality of virtual grand jury proceedings
April 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548 We respect the challenges faced by the Court in balancing the conditions imposed by the public health emergency against the importance of the continued operation of the courts,...
Message from NJSBA President Kimberly A. Yonta
April 21, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548 Yesterday, was an important day in our nation for the rule of law and the advancement of social justice. After a thorough investigation, charges were brought, a jury was...
Board of Trustees Report April 16, 2021
New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees Report April 16, 2021 Note: This is a summary of the recent Board of Trustees meeting, which was held virtually due to the ongoing public health pandemic. It does not constitute official minutes. Preliminary FY22...
Board of Trustees Report, March 19, 2021
New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees Report March 19, 2021 Note: This is a summary of the recent Board of Trustees meeting, which was held virtually due to the ongoing public health pandemic. It does not constitute official minutes. ...
Statement of NJSBA President Kimberly A. Yonta Condemning Acts of Hate and Violence Against Asian Americans
March 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548 STATEMENT OF NJSBA PRESIDENT KIMBERLY A. YONTA CONDEMNING ACTS OF HATE AND VIOLENCE AGAINST ASIAN AMERICANS The New Jersey State Bar Association condemns acts of...
Board of Trustees Report, February 26, 2021
New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees Report February 26, 2021 Note: This is a summary of the recent Board of Trustees meeting, which was held virtually due to the ongoing public health pandemic. It does not constitute official minutes. ...
Nominations sought for New Jersey Municipal Court Practice Award 2021
February 23, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Straczynski 732-937-7524 The Municipal Court Practice Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association is soliciting nominations for its annual “Municipal Court Practice Award.”...
Nominations Sought for Dispute Resolution Section 2021 Distinguished Service Award
February 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Straczynski 732-937-7524 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section gives an award annually or periodically to a member of the Dispute Resolution...
Nominations Sought for the 2021 James B. Boskey Award
February 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Straczynski 732-937-7524 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section is seeking nominations for consideration as this year’s recipient of the...
2021 Nominations Report of the NJSBA Board of Trustees
February 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - The New Jersey State Bar Association’s Board of Trustees has issued a nominations report listing those candidates nominated for each position (Article...
Dozens of candidates have filed for leadership positions in the New Jersey State Bar Association
January 22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548 The Nominating Committee will interview candidates on Jan. 26, 28 and 29. All deliberations are confidential. To read more about the process, review the NJSBA bylaws here, and...
Nominations Sought for Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee
NOTICE TO THE BAR Nominations Sought for Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee The Nominating Committee of the Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”) of the New Jersey State Bar Association is soliciting nominations for the YLD Executive Committee for the May...
Board of Trustees Report, January 15, 2021
New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees Report January 15, 2021 Note: This is a summary of the recent Board of Trustees meeting, which was held virtually due to the ongoing public health pandemic. It does not constitute official minutes. Background...
Statement of NJSBA President Kimberly A. Yonta condemning today’s violence in Washington
January 6, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - As president of New Jersey’s largest legal organization, I condemn today’s unprecedented attack on our nation’s capitol. This assault undermines the core principles of...
Statement of NJSBA President Kimberly A. Yonta condemning today's violence in Washington
January 6, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kate Coscarelli 732-937-7548 NEW BRUNSWICK - As president of New Jersey’s largest legal organization, I condemn today’s unprecedented attack on our nation’s capitol. This assault undermines...