New Jersey State Bar Association

The New Jersey State Bar Association argued as amicus on Monday that the state Supreme Court is the sole authority to regulate the practice of law in New Jersey. The Appellate Division case, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, et al. v. The State of New Jersey, et al, involves language in the New Jersey Debt Adjustment and Credit Counseling Act that attempts to regulate attorneys who provide debt adjustment services as part of their practice. “There should not be any ambiguity in the rules that apply to lawyers,” NJSBA Treasurer Diana C. Manning argued before the Appellate Division. “This is an absolute overreach of the Legislature on the right of the Judiciary to be the sole arbiter of the conduct of lawyers.” Read the NJSBA’s brief. https://ow.ly/vzC750VwP34 #NJStateBar

We've been hard at work curating a dynamic lineup of educational programming to cater to your interests and professional development needs at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Convention. Our educational tracks offer an array of seminars for you to earn up to 16 CLE credits, including ethics, diversity, equity and inclusion, and certified credits. To register visit: https://ow.ly/YIYP50VwLFY To preview our CLE programming visit: https://ow.ly/6TLV50VwLFZ #NJStateBar #CLEcredits

Join us on April 17 for Imposter Syndrome and Burnout in the Legal Profession Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where someone persistently doubts their accomplishments, believing their success is undeserved, even when presented with evidence of their competence. Essentially, it's the feeling that you're not qualified for your achievements and are about to be "found out" as a fake despite external validation. Imposter syndrome can be crippling. It can prevent you from achieving your goals and interfere with mental well-being. In this thought-provoking, interview style presentation featuring Sheryl Anjanette, author of “The Imposter Lies Within,” and Moderator Carlos M. Bollar you’ll learn how to take the mask off the imposter to understand how imposter syndrome can impact your legal practice and what you can do about it. Learn the framework and holistic methods to not only get through imposter syndrome, but the effective strategies and techniques to deal with it effectively, whether you suffer from it or know colleagues who do. You’ll also learn how imposter syndrome can contribute to burnout and how to ease it. To learn more about this program visit: https://ow.ly/Xw5R50VrJOA #NJICLE #impostersyndrome #clecredits

This year’s Annual Meeting and Convention agenda will include over 100 seminars for attendees to earn CLE credits in programming that spans nearly every practice area for attorneys to enhance their professional development. This year’s programming on May 16 will feature retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer. The program, moderated by retired state Supreme Court Justice Barry T. Albin, will center on themes in Justice Breyer’s latest book “Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism.” Together, these two titans of jurisprudence will dissect the pragmatic approach to interpretating the Constitution and the competing judicial philosophy – textualism – which guides decisions from the current court.

Join NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division for Trivia Night on April 10! It’s a virtual experience from 7 – 9 p.m. with New Jersey themed trivia with special host Brian Fisherman. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded. To register visit: https://ow.ly/95FA50Vu13N #NJStateBar #trivia #njtrivia

The New Jersey State Bar Association and the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, in cooperation with the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, are proud to present the 2nd Annual Federal Practice Bench-Bar Symposium. Join U.S. District Court judges and esteemed practitioners for this special symposium designed primarily with state court practitioners in mind. This comprehensive program will focus on the essentials of federal civil and criminal practice. Attendees can enjoy a networking lunch and then choose from several breakout sessions that are right for them: Discovery in Federal Court, The Effect of Bankruptcy on State Court Proceedings, Federal Criminal Practice Primer and Hot Topics in Federal Civil Procedure. This special program will conclude with an insightful roundtable of plenary judges, followed by a cocktail reception To learn more and register visit: https://ow.ly/2aOj50VrIcb #NJStateBar

The NJSBA’s Young Lawyers Division hosted their first South Jersey networking event at Topgolf in Mount Laurel last week. Brandon Lee Wolff, Esq., Jacob P. D. It was a fun night filled with networking and fun camaraderie, thank you to everyone who participated and to our sponsor RBC Wealth Management. #NJStateBar #NJlawyers

This Thursday April 3rd, the Elder and Disability Law event returns with a two-day program at the beautiful Crowne Plaza in Princeton! Join your friends and colleagues for two days jam packed with CLE seminars, receptions and vendors who can support your practice. Day one features a full agenda of practical and insightful up-to-the-minute information from judges and practitioners. The day will end with a cocktail reception for networking, winding down and relaxing. Day two will include more impactful CLE programming, the award ceremony and an ethics presentation. To learn more and register visit: https://ow.ly/ziZx50VrFwH #NJStateBar #elderlaw

The latest edition of March's The NJSBA Docket is now available! Check out our bi-monthly bulletin filled with news from the legal community and Association highlights. #NJStateBar #NJlawyers #legal #legalnews #NJnews

With a mix of in-person and online events, the NJSBA helps you meet the right contacts to help you get where you want to be in your career as well as the opportunity to make some lifelong friends along the way. Join here: https://ow.ly/R8nW50VgRga #NJSBA #njattorney #njlawyer