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 Norberto A. Garcia on J.H. v. Warren Hills Board of Education – August 5, 2026
The New Jersey State Bar Association thanks the Supreme Court for allowing the organization to participate in the important arguments made in J.H. v. Warren Hills Board of Education, a case addressing whether amendments to the Child Sexual Abuse Act expanding...
Earn Up to 8 CLE Credits at the NJSBA Summer Conference
Register for the NJSBA’s Summer Conference on Aug. 20, a special one-day virtual event featuring timely programs on some of the most important issues facing attorneys today. Earn up to eight CLE credits while gaining practical insights in areas including personal...
New Civics-Related Newsletter
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation has launched Before the Bill of Rights, a 16-page newsletter which takes a look at how our Founding Fathers formed our government during the Revolutionary War era and where they took inspiration when writing the U.S. Constitution....
Call for Volunteers: Support First Responders with Legal Aid
The NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division invites the legal community to participate in Wills for Heroes on Aug. 15, a volunteer event where attorneys will provide free estate planning services to first responders. Training is required for first-time volunteers. Attorneys,...
2026 Medal of Honor Recipient Judge Esther Salas Reflects on Service and Resilience
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is proud to present the 2026 Medal of Honor, the Foundation's highest recognition, to U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas. Throughout her distinguished career, Judge Salas has earned a reputation as a champion for equal justice,...
NJICLE Presents: The Art of Objections at Depositions and Trials
Mastering objections can make all the difference in the courtroom. Join NJICLE on Aug. 12 as a distinguished panel, including a presiding judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, Civil Division and seasoned litigators, shares practical strategies for making, defending...
Dental and Vision Benefits for NJSBA Members
NJSBA members can access dental and vision coverage through an exclusive partnership with Delta Dental of New Jersey. The program offers big-business benefits for firms of any size - including just two attorneys - competitive group pricing, simple enrollment, New...
Capitol Report: Supreme Court Recommends Best Practices for Third-Party Payment of Legal Fees in Criminal Cases
Read this week's Capitol Report for coverage of the state Supreme Court's recommended best practices for third-party payment of legal fees and its decision granting the NJSBA amicus status in a case involving legal standing in probate matters.
NJSBA Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Section Seeks New Members
This NJSBA section is for attorneys who want to stay ahead of the curve on industry, legislative and legal developments in entertainment and sports law. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of sections for every practice area.
NJSBA Amicus Filing Library
Check out the cases where the NJSBA has taken an amicus position on a case that matters to the legal profession. Amicus positions have ranged from advocacy about referral fees to DWI matters. Explore the library here.
NJSBA Elder and Disability Law Section Seeks New Members
The NJSBA Elder and Disability Law Section allows attorneys to shape policy and provide input on issues that directly affect seniors, their families and caregivers. To join, fill out the form here and discover the NJSBA’s wide range of sections for every practice...
NJSBF Offers Commemorative Bricks
Pay tribute to a graduate, mentor, a beloved family member or set your favorite quote in stone with an engraved brick that will last a lifetime. Bricks are installed on the portico at the New Jersey Law Center. Proceeds benefit the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's...
Seton Hall Law Seeks Volunteer Attorneys for Immigration Initiative
Seton Hall Law School's Rapid Legal Response Initiative is seeking additional volunteer attorneys to assist with immigration habeas petitions, as well as experienced practitioners willing to serve as mentors. Participants can fill out the initial volunteer form here.
Statement of NJSBA President Norberto A. Garcia on Amendments to RPC 1.8 Governing Sexual Relations With Clients – July 24, 2026
The New Jersey State Bar Association opposed a new rule making sexual relationships between attorneys and clients a "per se" ethics violation, arguing that – while sexual relations with a client are never a good idea and the rule is well-intentioned – such a rule...
Gerald H. Baker, Renowned Civil Litigator, to Receive NJSBF 2026 Medal of Honor
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is proud to bestow the 2026 Medal of Honor, the Foundation’s most prestigious award, to Gerald H. Baker of Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C. on Sept. 22. Baker has earned a reputation as one of New Jersey's...
