NJSBA headquarters NJSBA headquarters, New Brunswick, NJ. Credit: Google

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NJSBA partners with state Attorney General for networking event

New Jersey State Bar Association President-Elect Timothy F. McGoughran joined acting state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin for a networking event in Trenton on Wednesday to speak about the advantages of joining the state bar. In a speech to lawyers and staff in the attorney general's office, McGoughran said the greatest benefit of membership is being part of a powerful network.

"The ability to meet with other smart, talented people to bounce things off the wall. To be a better lawyer," he said.

Platkin echoed the sentiment, saying his office often partners with the NJSBA on advocacy and training. Being an NJSBA member, he said, is also a great way to stay engaged.

"It helps us do our jobs better. It helps you to get out there and develop skills," Platkin said.

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NJSBA Board of Trustees takes action on budget, amicus cases at June meeting

The New Jersey State Board Association's Board of Trustees adopted an $11 million fiscal year budget and acted on several issues—ranging from proposals to reduce bias in jury selection to amicus cases—during its June 16 meeting at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick.