From professional development classes, networking opportunities and trips with colleagues, the New Jersey State Bar Association offers something for attorneys of every practice area in 2026. Here is a sneak peek at some of the highlights – so far – on the 2026 calendar of NJSBA events and New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education programs.
Visit the NJSBA and NJICLE websites to register. Look out for more events coming soon to the NJSBA’s online calendar, including the Mid-Year Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal, and the NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City.
Jan. 21, 12 – 1 p.m.
Join the NJSBA for a free lunchtime webinar covering what you need to know to start a firm and the key considerations for winding down a practice. Topics include accounting, marketing, file management and more, with built-in opportunities for networking and mentorship.
Jan. 22, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The second program in the NJSBA’s three-part democracy series. Join for an insightful morning seminar exploring the past, present and future of free speech in America. A stellar panel of leading First Amendment advocates, moderated by Lawerence S. Lustberg of Gibbons PC, will dive deep into current challenges to free expression, key legal developments and practical strategies for protecting speech in a variety of contexts.
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
New Jersey's premier family law event. Register to hear thought-provoking and insightful presentations from many of the state’s leading lawyers and judges, and network with colleagues. The event will explore critical custody matters including substance abuse, sexual abuse allegations and learning disabilities, along with innovative equitable distribution arguments and emerging litigation theories.
Jan. 27, 12 – 2 p.m.
Join the Women in the Profession Section for a primer on how women can take charge of leadership roles in their careers. Don’t miss this roundtable, where the group will explore the power of leadership through collaborative learning and discussion.
Feb. 10, 6 – 9 p.m.
Mark your calendar for this annual tribute to the highest standard of civility, legal competence and professionalism in the practice of civil law. This year, the NJSBA Civil Trial Bar Section will honor retired U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey John J. Hughes, Kathleen M. Reilly and Frank A. Viscomi. New Jersey Appellate Division Presiding Judge Jack M. Sabatino will give the keynote address.
Feb. 11, 12 – 2 p.m.
This free lunchtime webinar, presented through the NJSBA Member Assistance Program, will demonstrate how practicing mindfulness can help foster and sustain positive relationships
Feb. 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
In recent years – and even in recent months – the nation has experienced events that have tested the resilience of its institutions, including political violence, threats to free expression and increasingly divisive rhetoric that undermines our shared freedoms. The latest installment of the NJSBA democracy series will provide insight and practical guidance on how attorneys can contribute to safeguarding democratic values.
March 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This popular conference returns for another powerful day of inspiration and professional growth for attorneys at every stage of their careers. Hear from accomplished practitioners who have leveraged their law degrees and creativity to shape careers on their own terms. The day’s keynote speaker is Christine Quinn – former New York City Council Speaker, author, cable-news political commentator and CEO of Women In Need.
March 10, 12 – 2 p.m.
Take part in the final installment of the NJSBA Women in the Profession Section’s three-part series. Find out everything you need to develop your business plan so that you are intentional about your growth trajectory, whether in partnership in a firm, as a firm owner or in any other context.
March 11, 12 – 1 p.m.
In this free lunchtime session, experts will demonstrate how to collaborate using Microsoft Teams, as well as how to use the tools that are a part of this Microsoft subscription – tools that most lawyers overlook.
March 19, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a CLE extravaganza just in time for spring, when the NJSBA will present a slate of timely and cutting-edge programs as part of its Spring Conference. The day promises seminars in a variety of practice areas, with speakers at the top of the profession. Stay tuned for the schedule.
March 25 – 29
Join the Family Law Section in Aruba for top-tier education and exceptional networking at this can’t-miss event. Enjoy a dynamic blend of learning, connection and relaxation while engaging with family law colleagues.
March 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join dozens of New Jersey federal judges and esteemed federal practitioners for a special NJICLE event on the interplay between federal and state court procedure. This comprehensive program will provide an overview of the best practices in federal court – brief writing, scheduling and how to present your case – as told by the experts.
April 15, 12 – 1 p.m.
Presented through the NJSBA Member Assistance Program, this free session will discuss practical ways of managing stress with a particular focus on the importance of breath. Participants will learn, demonstrate and hopefully incorporate several different breathing techniques that can significantly create wellbeing in body, mind and spirit.
Annual Meeting and Convention – Registration coming soon
May 13 – 15
The NJSBA will return to Atlantic City for its Annual Meeting and Convention, the largest gathering of legal professionals in New Jersey. Thousands of judges, lawyers, law clerks and law students are expected to attend the three-day educational and networking event, held at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.