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.
NJSBA to Host Annual PRIDE Flag Raising Ceremony
Join the NJSBA as it raises the PRIDE flag over the New Jersey Law Center on June 3. Members of the LGBTQ Rights Section will be on hand for the celebration, which is free and open to all. The festivities will start at 4 p.m. Learn more here.
NJSBA Diversity Summit is June 25
Register today for the 2026 Diversity Summit, which will explore power, justice and accountability against the backdrop of today’s headlines. The daylong event will include seminars on the state’s role in civil rights investigations to practical tips for legal...
Stay Up To Date with the NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division
Check out the new edition of Dictum, the newsletter of the NJSBA's Young Lawyers Division, for the latest updates from the Association's newest attorneys. Read an excerpt from the edition here.
Volunteer Lawyers Needed for Union County Law Day
The NJSBA seeks volunteers to take part in Union Union Law Day on June 17 in Elizabeth. Bilingual attorneys, especially those who speak Creole and Spanish are needed to provide brief consultations for Union County residents on a variety of topics, including...
NJSBF to Host Law and Disability Conference on June 8
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation, in collaboration with the Community Law Health Project, will hold a free public event about legal issues related to people who have a disability and their caregivers. Topics include housing, immigration and challenges faced by...
Share Your Feedback on the 2026 Annual Meeting
The 2026 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention attendees are encouraged to complete this survey to help the Association enhance next year's conference.
Watch: Garcia Begins Term as NJSBA President
Norberto A. Garcia was sworn in last week as president of the NJSBA for the 2026–2027 term. Watch his welcome video to hear friends and colleagues share insights about the Association’s new president.
New Jersey’s Top Judges Highlight Court Reforms, Threats to Judiciary at NJSBA Meeting
New Jersey’s top two jurists outlined major developments in the state and federal court systems during their annual State of the Judiciary remarks at the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention. New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner and U.S. District Court...
2026 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention Highlights
Thank you to all the attendees who made the 2026 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention one for the ages. View photos from the state’s largest annual gathering of attorneys, judges, clerks, paralegals and law students. Download photos using PIN: 7387.
Commission on Professionalism in the Law Awards Coming Up in June
The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law will present its annual awards on June 11 to celebrate lawyers who uphold the profession’s highest ideals. Register here and view the full list of award recipients.
NJSBA Installs New President, Slate of Officers
Norberto A. Garcia took the oath of office on Thursday as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2026–2027 term, becoming the first foreign-born president in the Association’s history. Christine A. Amalfe also transitioned to the role of immediate...
Annual Meeting Programs Explore Judicial Appointments, Expungement, Leadership and Appeals
The second day of the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting and Convention brought thousands of attorneys and judges together for networking and dozens of educational seminars. The lineup on Thursday covered every practice area from LGBTQ rights matters; to...
Troublefield Becomes President-Elect of Association
NEW BRUNSWICK - Essex County attorney G. Glennon Troublefield was sworn in as president-elect of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the state’s largest professional organization of judges, lawyers and legal professionals. He was installed during the NJSBA 2026...
Hubert Installed as Second Vice President of the Association
NEW BRUNSWICK – Craig J. Hubert was sworn in as second vice president of the New Jersey State Bar Association at its Annual Meeting and Convention. He is on track to become president of the Association in 2029. Hubert is co-managing partner at Szaferman, Lakind,...
Manning Installed as First Vice President of the Association
NEW BRUNSWICK – Diana C. Manning was sworn in as first vice president of the New Jersey State Bar Association at its Annual Meeting and Convention. She is on schedule to become President of the Association in 2028. Manning is an accomplished litigator and a certified...