The New Jersey State Bar Association’s governing body welcomed three new members.
Three attorneys were sworn in to serve in vacant positions on the Board of Trustees. They were: Susan L. Nardone, of Gibbons PC, Christopher J. Keating, a deputy Attorney General, and Rajeh A. Saadeh, who has a practice in Somerville.
The trustees also took action on a number of additional matters. That action included:
- The trustees agreed with plans for two sections update their bylaws. The Bankruptcy Law Section’s updates included three provisions that encourage diversity and inclusion in the section. The Dispute Resolution Section’s proposals aim to clarify the purpose of the section and creates various committees.
- The board voted to support A4629, a measure that would direct the state Department of Human Services to establish an annual 60-day amnesty period for child support. The association will seek some amendments to give the person paying child support an opportunity to request judicial review of any payment plan established.
- The trustees also approved several speakers for upcoming events. The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the educational arm of the association, will soon host programs featuring Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig; a trio of performers for a Jefferson, Adams and Franklin history-meets-CLE program; Robert Musante, a deposition expert; and Karamo Brown, a star of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.”
In addition, two special featured speakers were approved for the Annual Meeting and Convention, which will be held May 15-17 in Atlantic City. Target Chief Legal Officer Don Liu will give the keynote at the Diversity Committee’s annual lunch and appear on a panel about general counsels; and Ellen “Elie” Krug, president of Human Inspiration Works, is speaking on a program about working with diverse humans.
The board also established March 29 as the start date if an election among candidates seeking leadership becomes necessary. Intelliscan, a third-party provider, was approved to conduct the election, should one take place this spring.