2009-2010 GSBA Board

The Officers - seated from left to right: Steve G. Hockaday – Secretary; Nina Bonner – Treasurer; Tracy M. Thompson – Vice-President; Thomas Jackson – President-Elect; and Gwendolyn J. Williams – President

Board of Directors – standing from left to right: Ronald W. Brown, Darryl Williams, Akinyemi Akiwowo, Crystal West, Patrice Hayslett, Fruqan Mouzon, James Jukes and Marc D. Larkins

Tracy Thompson at the Professionalism Awards Luncheon

Professionalism Awards Luncheon

Garden State Bar Association 2009 Gala Honorees' Videos

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Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Back to School Event

The President: Hello everyone - how's everybody doing today? I'm here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we've got students tuning in from all across America, kindergarten through twelfth grade. I'm glad you all could join us today. I know that for many of you, today is the first day of school. And for those of you in kindergarten, or starting middle or high school, it's your first day in a new school, so it's understandable if you're a little nervous. Read Full Speech

Governor Corzine Signs Executive Order

On August 28, 2009, Governor Jon S. Corzine signed Executive Order #151. http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/circular/eojsc151.htm.

In part, EO 151 orders and directs that all members of the public should be afforded the opportunity to benefit from the federal economic recovery funds and associated state spending, and in particular, this Administration re-affirms the State’s commitment, expressed in statute and regulation, that every public contract, whether for construction services, goods, or other services, shall provide equal employment opportunity for women and minorities.

Photos from GSBA 34th Anniversary Scholarship & Awards Gala

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GSBA Adopts Resolution Supporting the Independence of the Judiciary

Press Release Announcing Adoption of Resolution on Judicial Independence Read Here
Resolution on Judicial Independence Read Resolution Here

The GSBA writes letter in support for nomination of Assistant U.S. Attorney Camelia M. Valdes to the position of Passaic County Prosecutor

Nomination of Camelia M. Valdes for Passaic County Prosecutor letter Read Letter Here

Press Release(s):

Public Statement - Voting and New I.D. Requirements. Click Here

GSBA Supports Governor Corzine's Economic Assistance & Recovery Plan for NJ. Click Here

Garden State Bar Association Condemns New York Post Cartoon

The Garden State Bar Association (GSBA), representing African-American attorneys committed to eliminating discrimination and inequality based on race, gender, ethnicity or other considerations, condemns the distasteful New York Post cartoon depicting a dead chimpanzee to which the Post draws an analogy to the author of the stimulus bill, President Barack Obama. Read More

Legal Job Opportunities

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey recently announced a search for a, Racial Justice Policy & Litigation Strategist. Read Job Position and how to apply

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Photos of GSBA 2009 Holiday Meeting