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.
Walk the Diversity Talk with Sean Carter and NJICLE
Join Sean Carter, humorist at law on Dec. 31 for a serious look at eliminating bias. In this new NJCILE program, lawyers will learn how to translate their insights about implicit bias into actionable steps to reduce bias in their own decision-making and in the...
The NJSBA Docket is Here With the Latest Updates From the Legal Community
Check out the latest issue of The NJSBA Docket, a bulletin with news from the Judiciary, recent Supreme Court and appellate decisions and Association highlights. Read on to get the information and resources you need. Be sure to subscribe to the The NJSBA Docket on...
Explore Implicit Bias in the Law with NJICLE
Join NJICLE on Dec. 27 for a seminar about implicit bias, or unconscious bias, and the role it can play in interactions between people of a different race, socioeconomic status, religion or sexual orientation. The program will discuss practical strategies to identify...
NJSBA Members Can Get a Free Security Evaluation or IT Operations Assessment
NJSBA members can receive a free security evaluation or IT operations assessment from cybersecurity and IT management benefit, Ember IT. Members can also receive three months of additional free services with any three-year agreement. Learn more here.
Statement of NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. on Rajeh A. Saadeh vs. New Jersey State Bar Association
The New Jersey State Bar Association applauds today’s decision. We sincerely appreciate the Appellate Division’s recognition of our longstanding commitment to promoting diversity within the legal profession. We have worked for many years to ensure we are taking...
Capitol Report: Pair of Bills to End DCF’s Collection of Support for Children Placed Out of Home Passes
Read this week’s Capitol Report for an update on bills that stop child support collection for parents attempting to reunify with their children and prevent the state from collecting a child’s federal benefits as reimbursement for their out-of-home care. The report...
Find Joy in Practicing Law with NJICLE
Learn how joyfulness and empathy practices will make you a more effective lawyer and litigator in this special NJICLE seminar on Dec. 30. The program will help you prevent burnout, develop empathy for clients, improve colleague relations and handle pressure and...
Unlock the Value of Your NJSBA Membership
Check out the NJSBA’s new-look 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...
2025 Family Law Symposium is the First Can’t-Miss Event of the Year
Join nearly four dozen judges and legal experts at this premier family law event on Jan. 25 in New Brunswick. This is the opportunity to learn about how family law intersects with other practice areas, like estate planning, immigration, bankruptcy, real estate and...
Pitch a CLE program for the NJSBA’s Annual Meeting in May
The NJSBA invites ideas for continuing legal education seminars presented at the Annual Meeting and Convention, scheduled for May 14-16 at Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa in Atlantic City. Proposals must include a program topic or title, a brief description, a list of...
Join the NJSBF Speakers Bureau
Make a New Year’s resolution to join the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Speakers Bureau. Volunteer to share your legal expertise with school, community and senior citizens groups throughout the state. Learn more and register here.
Explore Implicit Bias in the Law with NJICLE
Join NJICLE on Dec. 27 for a seminar about implicit bias, or unconscious bias, and the role it can play in interactions between people of a different race, socioeconomic status, religion or sexual orientation. The program will discuss practical strategies to identify...
Strengthen Your Negotiation Skills with NJICLE
Negotiating is one of the most critical skills in an attorney’s arsenal. Join NJICLE on Dec. 19 for a presentation from one of the nation’s leading negotiation instructors, who will reveal 15 negotiating tips to make you a better lawyer. Register here.
New Jersey Lawyer Explores Updates in Domestic Violence Cases
The December issue of New Jersey Lawyer is dedicated to the legal perspectives around domestic violence cases in New Jersey. Check out the latest edition for articles on the impact of artificial intelligence, domestic violence, religious issues, victims' rights and...
Capitol Report: NJSBA Monitors Several Bills as Year Ends
Read this week’s Capitol Report for an update on the final days of the 2024 legislative session in Trenton. The NJSBA is monitoring several bills expected to move in the state Legislature, including measures that address criminal law and election matters. Read the...