News/Press Releases
A New Resource for Resolving Conflict and Improving School Climate
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation has published an updated version of its Conflict Resolution Guide, a compendium of lessons for educators wishing to create a conflict resolution program in their...
NJSBF Solicits Candidates for Its Board of Trustees
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Nominating Committee is inviting State Bar Association members and non-lawyers to submit their resumes for consideration for positions on the Foundation's Board...
Legal Community Shows Brain’s “Right Side”
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation recently hosted a reception in honor of the artists submitting work to its Sixth Annual Art Show. In...
Mock Trial Programs Gear Up for the Fall with Two Workshops
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s mock trial programs will soon be in full swing. Two workshops will be held in October to help teachers navigate our High School Mock Trial Competition, as well...
2017 Medal of Honor Honorees Inspire Audience
On September 18, the New Jersey State Bar Foundation hosted the 2017 Medal of Honor Awards Dinner at The Palace at Somerset Park....
Sneak Peek: 2017-2018 High School Mock Trial Case
The stakes are high for Dana Martin who faces prison for the first degree crime for strict liability drug distribution, resulting in the death of young Zachary Simon. But did Dana sell a deadly...
NJSBF Offers Sponsorship Opportunities for Medal of Honor Dinner
As it salutes its Medal of Honor recipients—Hon. Marie White Bell and Joseph P. LaSala—the New Jersey State Bar Foundation is offering sponsorship opportunities for its Annual Awards Dinner, as well...
Classroom Close-up NJ to Tape Law Fair/Law Adventure Workshop in October
Classroom Close-up NJ will feature the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Law Fair/Law Adventure Mock Trial Workshop for teachers of grades 3 – 8 in an upcoming program. The free interactive...
NJSBF to Present Medal of Honor Awards at September 18th Awards Dinner
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation's highest award—the prestigious Medal of Honor—will be presented to the Hon. Marie White Bell, a retired superior court judge in Burlington County and Joseph P....
4th Annual Art Law Symposium and 6th Annual Art Show Set for September 28th
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will host an Artists' Opening Reception on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in honor of its Sixth Annual Art Show. In conjunction with...
Foundation Accepting Submissions for Art Show
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is now accepting submissions for its Sixth Annual Art Show. The juried show is open to artwork created by lawyers, judges, law...
Courtroom Sketch Artist Winners Receive Recognition
Winners in the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's High School Courtroom Sketch Artist Competition were honored before the final...