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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 her welcome address, NJSBF Art Committee Chair Susanne Y. Peticolas noted that lawyers are accustomed to “left brain”...

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 as the Courtroom Sketch Artist Competition. Mock Trial Workshop The...

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. Over 300 guests paid tribute to the recipients of the Foundation’s highest and most prestigious award, the Honorable Marie White Bell...
Sneak Peek: 2017-2018 High School Mock Trial Case

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 batch of fentanyl to longtime friend Zach, who struggled with addiction? ...