BAR REPORT - Briefs
Events and services of interest to NJSBA members
February 11, 2019 at 08:00 AM
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New Jersey State Bar Foundation seeks nominations for 2019 Medal of Honor
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation is soliciting nominations for its 2019 Medal of Honor awards.
The awards are presented annually to lawyers, law-related professionals and lay people who have made significant contributions to the advancement or improvement of the justice system or the betterment of the legal profession in New Jersey. Nominees should be characterized as exhibiting professional excellence and a reputation of service to the profession and the community.
To nominate a candidate for consideration, visit njsbf.org and fill out the nomination form. The deadline for form submission is March 1.
Awards will be presented at the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's Gala Dinner on Monday, Sept. 16, at The Park Chateau in East Brunswick.
Paulette Brown to speak at Feb. 21 Black History Month event
Paulette Brown, the first female African-American president of the American Bar Association, will headline this year's New Jersey State Bar Association Minorities in the Profession Section Black History Month event on Feb. 21.
The free event will run from 6-9 p.m. at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. In addition to Brown, the evening will include an art exhibit by local artists, music by the Trenton High School Orchestra and a trivia contest featuring the winners of this year's Black History Month High School Essay Contest.
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Civil Trial Bar Section celebrates a trio of judges and attorneys
The James J. McLaughlin Awards, presented each year to individuals demonstrating civility, legal competence and professionalism in the practice of civil trial law, will be presented Feb. 21 at the Palace at Somerset Hills.
This year's awards will go to retired Judge Marc M. Baldwin, NJSBA Trustee William H. Mergner Jr. of Leary Bride Mergner & Bongiovanni, and Liza M. Walsh of Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga. Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso Jr. will give the night's keynote.
For more information and to register, see the calendar at njsba.com.
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