The 2025 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention is the premier gathering for New Jersey's legal community, organized by the New Jersey State Bar Association. This event brings together attorneys, judges, law clerks, and legal professionals from across the state to engage in educational seminars, networking events, and the annual installation of officers.
Attendees can participate in a diverse array of seminars covering various practice areas, including ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The convention offers opportunities to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, with sessions designed to provide up-to-date insights on issues facing the legal profession.
In addition to educational programming, the event features receptions and special gatherings that facilitate networking among legal professionals. Notable speakers, including esteemed judges and legal experts, contribute to the enriching experience of the convention.
This convention is ideal for legal professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge, fulfill CLE requirements, and expand their professional network within New Jersey's legal community.
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Speakers(84)
Abbey Horwitz, Esq.
Attorney at Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP
Abbey Horwitz is an attorney at Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP, specializing in trust and estate law.
Adam M. Grenker, Esq.
Attorney at Fox Rothschild, LLP
Adam M. Grenker is an attorney at Fox Rothschild, LLP, focusing on estate planning and administration.
Alexandra M. Freed, Esq.
Attorney at SeidenFreed, LLC
Alexandra M. Freed is an attorney at SeidenFreed, LLC, specializing in family law and matrimonial matters.
Alicia F. Williams, Esq.
Attorney at New Jersey Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection
Alicia F. Williams is an attorney at the New Jersey Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, focusing on client protection.
Allison Clayton, Esq.
Attorney at Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP
Allison Clayton is an attorney at Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP, focusing on trust and estate law.
Aziz Nekoukar, Esq.
Attorney at New Jersey Transit
Aziz Nekoukar is an attorney at New Jersey Transit, specializing in transportation law.
Beatrice E. Kandell, Esq.
Attorney at Skoloff & Wolfe PC
Beatrice E. Kandell is an attorney at Skoloff & Wolfe PC, specializing in family law and matrimonial litigation.
Brandon Lee Wolff, Esq.
Attorney at Brandon Wolff
Brandon Lee Wolff is an attorney specializing in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Caroline E. Oks, Esq.
Attorney at Gibbons PC
Caroline E. Oks is an attorney at Gibbons PC, specializing in class action defense.
Chief Judge Jose L. Linares, U.S.D.J. (Ret.)
Retired Chief Judge
Chief Judge Jose L. Linares is a retired Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb, Chief U.S.D.J.
Chief Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb serves as the Chief Judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner
Chief Justice at New Jersey Supreme Court
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner serves as the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Christopher J. Dalton, Esq.
Attorney at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Christopher J. Dalton is an attorney at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, specializing in class action defense.
Corinne McCann Trainor, Esq.
Attorney at Fox Rothschild
Corinne McCann Trainor is an attorney at Fox Rothschild, focusing on family law and matrimonial matters.
Craig M. Aronow, Esq.
Attorney at RAM Law (Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo LLP)
Craig M. Aronow is an attorney at RAM Law, focusing on personal injury and civil litigation.
Daniel Meyler
Executive at VB Spine
Daniel Meyler is an executive at VB Spine, specializing in corporate law.
David E. Sellinger, Esq.
Attorney at Greenberg Traurig LLP
David E. Sellinger is an attorney at Greenberg Traurig LLP, specializing in class action litigation.
David L. Wikstrom, Esq.
Attorney at Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, PC
David L. Wikstrom is an attorney at Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, PC, specializing in legal malpractice and ethics.
Donna M. Jennings, Esq.
Attorney at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A.
Donna M. Jennings is an attorney at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A., focusing on land use and zoning law.
Eileen M. O'Connor, Esq. (Ret.)
Retired Attorney at Essex County Prosecutor's Office
Eileen M. O'Connor is a retired attorney from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, specializing in criminal law.
Emily B. Brown, Esq.
Attorney at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Emily B. Brown is an attorney at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC, specializing in sports law.
Glenn A. Henkel, Esq., LL.M., CPA
Attorney at Kulzer & DiPadova PA
Glenn A. Henkel is an attorney at Kulzer & DiPadova PA, specializing in estate planning and taxation.
Hon. Deborah J. Venezia, P.J.F.P.
Judge at New Jersey Superior Court
Hon. Deborah J. Venezia serves as a Judge in the New Jersey Superior Court.
Hon. Douglas K. Wolfson (Ret.)
Retired Judge
Hon. Douglas K. Wolfson is a retired Judge with expertise in alternative dispute resolution.
Hon. Evelyn Padin, U.S.D.J.
Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Evelyn Padin serves as a Judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Hon. Harriet F. Klein, J.S.C. (Ret.)
Retired Judge
Hon. Harriet F. Klein is a retired Judge with expertise in alternative dispute resolution.
Hon. Jeanne T. Covert, A.J.S.C. (Ret.)
Retired Judge
Hon. Jeanne T. Covert is a retired Judge with expertise in civil litigation.
Hon. Lisa Perez-Friscia, J.A.D.
Judge at New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
Hon. Lisa Perez-Friscia serves as a Judge in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division.
Hon. Marcella Matos Wilson, J.S.C.
Judge at Essex County Superior Court
Hon. Marcella Matos Wilson is a Judge in the Essex County Superior Court, Family Division.
Hon. Marie E. Lihotz, PJAD (Ret.)
Retired Judge
Hon. Marie E. Lihotz is a retired Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division.
Hon. Maritza Berdote Byrne, J.A.D.
Judge at New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
Hon. Maritza Berdote Byrne serves as a Judge in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division.
Hon. Michael J. Blee, J.A.D.
Judge at New Jersey Superior Court
Hon. Michael J. Blee serves as a Judge in the New Jersey Superior Court.
Hon. Natalie Esposito Capano, J.S.C.
Judge at Bergen County Superior Court
Hon. Natalie Esposito Capano serves as a Judge in the Bergen County Superior Court, Family Division.
Hon. Patty Shwartz
Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Hon. Patty Shwartz serves as a Judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Hon. Peter F. Bariso, Jr., A.J.S.C. (Ret.)
Retired Judge
Hon. Peter F. Bariso, Jr. is a retired Judge with expertise in civil litigation.
Hon. Sheila A. Venable, A.J.S.C.
Judge at New Jersey Superior Court
Hon. Sheila A. Venable serves as a Judge in the New Jersey Superior Court.
Hon. Susan M. Sheppard, A.J.S.C.
Judge at New Jersey Superior Court
Hon. Susan M. Sheppard serves as a Judge in the New Jersey Superior Court.
Jacob P. Davidson, Esq.
Attorney at Falk, Flotteron & Davidson, LLP
Jacob P. Davidson is an attorney at Falk, Flotteron & Davidson, LLP, specializing in trust accounting.
Jamie M. Zug, Esq.
Attorney at Law Office of Jamie M. Zug
Jamie M. Zug is the principal attorney at his firm, focusing on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Jason R. Tuvel, Esq.
Attorney at Prime & Tuvel LLC
Jason R. Tuvel is an attorney at Prime & Tuvel LLC, specializing in land use and zoning law.
Jason S. Gould, Esq.
Attorney at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Jason S. Gould is an attorney at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, focusing on corporate law.
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum, Esq.
Attorney at Sills Cummis & Gross PC
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum is an attorney at Sills Cummis & Gross PC, focusing on class action litigation.
Jennifer Mazawey, Esq.
Attorney at K & L Gates
Jennifer Mazawey is an attorney at K & L Gates, specializing in real estate and land use law.
Jonathan Ilan Amira, Esq.
Attorney at Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office
Jonathan Ilan Amira is an attorney at the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, specializing in criminal law.
Joseph A. Natale, Esq.
Attorney at Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis
Joseph A. Natale is an attorney at Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, specializing in law firm planning.
Joshua J. Horowitz, CPA, MBA
Certified Public Accountant at Withum
Joshua J. Horowitz is a CPA at Withum, providing financial expertise in sports law matters.
Judith Bachman, Esq.
Attorney at The Bachman Law Firm PLLC
Judith Bachman is the principal attorney at The Bachman Law Firm PLLC, specializing in business law.
Julia Talarick, Esq.
Attorney at Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC
Julia Talarick is an attorney at Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC, focusing on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Justice Anne M. Patterson
Justice at New Jersey Supreme Court
Justice Anne M. Patterson serves as a Justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis
Justice at New Jersey Supreme Court
Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis serves as a Justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Justice Rachel Wainer Apter
Justice at New Jersey Supreme Court
Justice Rachel Wainer Apter serves as a Justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Karen Gwynn, Esq.
Attorney at Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
Karen Gwynn is an attorney at the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, focusing on criminal law.
Karin Duchin Haber, Esq.
Attorney at Haber Silver & Russoniello
Karin Duchin Haber is an attorney at Haber Silver & Russoniello, focusing on family law and divorce mediation.
Kathleen J. Devlin, Esq.
Attorney at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
Kathleen J. Devlin is an attorney at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, specializing in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Kimberly M. Gilhooly, Esq.
Attorney at Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office
Kimberly M. Gilhooly is an attorney at the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, focusing on criminal law.
Lisa R. Considine, Esq.
Attorney at Disabato & Considine LLC
Lisa R. Considine is an attorney at Disabato & Considine LLC, focusing on class action litigation.
Lisa Westerman Spiegel, Esq.
Attorney at New Jersey State Bar Association
Lisa Westerman Spiegel is an attorney at the New Jersey State Bar Association, focusing on legal education.
Lizanne J. Ceconi, Esq.
Attorney at Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks
Lizanne J. Ceconi is an attorney at Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks, focusing on family law matters.
Mary Beth Hennessy-Shotter, Esq.
Attorney at Public Employment Relations Commission
Mary Beth Hennessy-Shotter is an attorney at the Public Employment Relations Commission, specializing in labor law.
Matheu D. Nunn, Esq.
Attorney at Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC
Matheu D. Nunn is an attorney at Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC, specializing in family law.
Matthew O'Malley, Esq.
Attorney at Tompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry LLP
Matthew O'Malley is an attorney at Tompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry LLP, with expertise in professional liability defense.
Megan Linares, Esq.
Attorney at U.S. Attorney’s Office
Megan Linares is an attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, focusing on federal prosecutions.
Michael A. Baldassare, Esq.
Attorney at Baldassare & Mara, LLC
Michael A. Baldassare is an attorney at Baldassare & Mara, LLC, specializing in criminal defense.
Michael R. McAndrew, Esq.
Attorney at Law Office of Michael R. McAndrew LLC
Michael R. McAndrew is the principal attorney at his own firm, specializing in legal ethics and malpractice defense.
Michelle A. Schaap, Esq.
Attorney at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Michelle A. Schaap is an attorney at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC, specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy.
Michelle S. Gasparian, Esq.
Attorney at Merck
Michelle S. Gasparian is an attorney at Merck, specializing in corporate law.
Mike Mooney
Executive at USI Affinity
Mike Mooney is an executive at USI Affinity, providing insurance solutions for legal professionals.
Miles S. Winder, III, Esq. (Ret.)
Retired Attorney
Miles S. Winder, III is a retired attorney and expert in attorney and law office succession planning.
Natalya G. Johnson, Esq.
Attorney at Johnson & Johnson
Natalya G. Johnson is an attorney at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on corporate law.
Nylema Nabbie, Esq.
Attorney at McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC
Nylema Nabbie is an attorney at McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, focusing on public finance law.
Rachel Pryor
Executive at Jefferson Health
Rachel Pryor is an executive at Jefferson Health, focusing on corporate law.
Ravi Sattiraju, Esq.
Attorney at Sattiraju & Tharney, LLP
Ravi Sattiraju is an attorney at Sattiraju & Tharney, LLP, focusing on employment law.
Robert A. Epstein, Esq.
Attorney at Manzi Epstein Lomurro & Decataldo
Robert A. Epstein is an attorney at Manzi Epstein Lomurro & Decataldo, specializing in family law.
Robert B. Hille, Esq.
Attorney at Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis
Robert B. Hille is an attorney at Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, focusing on professional liability and ethics matters.
Roger Lai, Esq.
Attorney at Office of Legislative Services
Roger Lai is an attorney at the Office of Legislative Services, focusing on legislative law.
Ryan J. Moriarty
Attorney at Office of Attorney Ethics
Ryan J. Moriarty is an attorney at the Office of Attorney Ethics, focusing on legal ethics.
Samuel J. Berse, Esq.
Attorney at Berse Law, LLC
Samuel J. Berse is the principal attorney at Berse Law, LLC, focusing on trust accounting and law firm planning.
Senator Holly T. Schepisi
Attorney at O'Toole Scrivo LLC
Senator Holly T. Schepisi is an attorney at O'Toole Scrivo LLC and serves as a New Jersey State Senator.
Simone Silva-Arrindell
Executive at Samsung
Simone Silva-Arrindell is an executive at Samsung, focusing on corporate law.
Sophie E. Reiter
Executive at Compass Real Estate
Sophie E. Reiter is an executive at Compass Real Estate, specializing in corporate law.
Susan K. Dromsky-Reed, Esq.
Attorney at Brach Eichler LLC
Susan K. Dromsky-Reed is an attorney at Brach Eichler LLC, specializing in estate planning.
Susan Miano, CPA, ABV, CFF
Certified Public Accountant at CBIZ
Susan Miano is a CPA at CBIZ, providing financial expertise in family law cases.
Susan Wang Smalley, Esq.
Attorney at McCarter & English, LLP
Susan Wang Smalley is an attorney at McCarter & English, LLP, specializing in white-collar defense.
Timothy F. McGoughran, Esq.
Attorney at Law Office of Timothy F. McGoughran LLC
Timothy F. McGoughran is the principal attorney at his firm, focusing on family law and matrimonial matters.
Event Details
- Date
- May 14-16, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Atlantic City, United States
- The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and law clerks.
- CLE Credits
- Up to 16 CLE credits, including ethics and diversity credits.