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 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...
Advanced Marketing and Client Acquisition Strategies for Law Firms
Join Brad Wetherall, COO of Esquire Digital, and special guest Jeff Zenna, Managing Partner of Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari, for a practical discussion on Sept. 22 about how today's most successful law firms are adapting to the rapidly changing client...
Earn Up to 8 CLE Credits at the NJSBA Summer Conference
Register today 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...
First Annual NJSBA Golf Outing is Sept. 1
Join fellow attorneys for a day of golf, networking and camaraderie at the NJSBA’s First Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 1 at Fiddler’s Elbow in Bedminster. The event features a four-player scramble open to golfers of all skill levels, along with a BBQ lunch, practice...
NJSBA Capitol Report Spotlights New Rent Law and Nuclear Energy Procurement Process
Check out this week’s installment from Trenton. The latest Capitol Report looks at a new law prohibiting rent-setting software and the newly enacted Power NJ Act that creates a procurement process for new nuclear energy. Read it here.
Member Assistance Program Provides 24/7 Help for Members and Households
The New Jersey State Bar Association Member Assistance Program connects our members — and anyone else in their household — to trained, experienced mental health professionals and resources. Check it out today.
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...
NJSBA PracticeHQ Has Data Recovery Readiness Checklist
Losing files is bad; losing files and panicking is worse. Use this checklist to know exactly what to do in the first five minutes after data loss, and to make sure your backups work before you need them. PracticeHQ, a free member benefit, has a new checklist to help.
Become a Sponsor of the NJSBF Medal of Honor Celebration
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will honor Hon. Esther Salas, U.S.D.J., and Gerald H. Baker with its most prestigious award on Sept. 22. Proceeds from sponsorships, tickets and ads supports the Foundation’s law scholarship program and its other programs promoting...
NJSBA Congratulates Members Honored on the 2026 NJBIZ Law Power List
The NJSBA is proud to have numerous members recognized on the 2026 NJBIZ Law Power List. We are grateful to these dedicated attorneys for the countless hours they devote to advancing the legal profession. Congratulations to all those honored this year. View the full...
From the Courtroom to the Apiary: Sussex County Prosecutor Finds Peace, Purpose and Plenty of Honey
By day, Daniel M. Perez spends his time navigating the demands of the justice system as Sussex County’s new prosecutor. Outside the courtroom, he's more likely to be found in a bee suit tending hives than behind a desk. Read the interview with Perez about how...
Check out the NJSBA Advocacy Library
The NJSBA is the voice of the profession, advocating before the Legislature, Courts and other agencies. Learn more about positions the NJSBA has taken on bills.