Event Details

Program: Mary McLeod Bethune & Black Women’s Activism
Presenter: Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din, Co-Curator, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Format: Zoom

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Meeting ID: 810 2006 1041
Passcode: 902827

Join the GSBA for thethird general body meeting of the 2025 - 2026 bar year!

Join the Garden State Bar Association for our 6th Annual Corporate Counsel Forum, a dynamic in-person event designed for in-house counsel, private practitioners, and legal professionals focused on leadership, career strategy, and evolving issues in corporate law. Attendees will gain valuable insights from panel discussions featuring experienced attorneys and corporate legal leaders on best practices, professional growth, and navigating today’s legal landscape. The program also provides excellent networking opportunities with peers from across New Jersey’s legal community.

The Garden State Bar Association is proud to serve as a co-sponsor of MIPS Presents: 2026 Black History Month Celebration, an evening dedicated to honoring the legacy, impact, and continued contributions of Black leaders within the legal profession and beyond.

This special program will bring together attorneys, judges, public officials, and community leaders for an engaging and meaningful celebration of Black history, culture, and excellence. Attendees can expect thoughtful programming, reflection on past and present achievements, and discussion centered on advancing equity, inclusion, and leadership within our profession.

GSBA is honored to partner with MIPS in commemorating Black History Month and reinforcing our shared commitment to uplifting diverse voices and fostering meaningful collaboration across the legal community.

Join GSBA, NJSBA YLD, and ABWL-NJ for a fun and festive Pre-Valentine’s Day Karaoke & Networking Night on February 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Gabriele’s Bar and Grill in Piscataway. Connect with members of New Jersey’s affinity bar associations, enjoy karaoke, and build community—because the best connections start with a mic! Admission includes a buffet and two drink tickets.

We will also be accepting donations on behalf of JON-J to support victims of Hurricane Melissa. Guests are welcome.

Tickets: $30 with donation / $40 regular admission

The Inclusive Excellence Law Student Summit: Justice & Leadership Boot Camp brings together law students, attorneys, judges, and affinity bar leaders from across New Jersey for a day of mentorship, professional development, and community building. Hosted by the Garden State Bar Association at the New Jersey Law Center, the Summit focuses on preparing the next generation of lawyers to lead with purpose while navigating the evolving legal profession.

Celebrate the season with the Garden State Bar Association at our 2025 Black Professionals Holiday Party & Toy Drive! Join us on Friday, December 12 at 6:00 PM for an evening of fellowship, music, and community impact at Souder Law Group in Newark. Guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy will receive a special discounted admission rate. We’re proud to have Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP as this year’s Premier Sponsor and Souder Law Group as our Host Sponsor. Come enjoy good company while supporting families in need this holiday season.

The Garden State Bar Association (GSBA) is proud to co-sponsor the 2025 Lift As We Climb Convention on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Rutgers Law School in Newark. This year’s theme, “Inclusive Excellence & Belonging + Techno Futurism in the Law,” will explore how innovation and technology are shaping the future of equity and access in the legal profession. Join us for panels, networking, professional development, and mentorship opportunities with law students and practitioners from across New Jersey.

GSBA is proud to partner with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to support families affected by the recent loss of SNAP benefits. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 22 from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM to help prepare and sort food for distribution. Join us in making a meaningful impact. Register at https://vhub.at/gardenstatebarassociation.

Join GSBA and ABWL for “Staying Well While Climbing High,” a virtual panel on achieving professional excellence while maintaining wellness. Featuring judges and past presidents of ABWL, with GSBA’s Anias Holland-Rudd, Esq. as a panelist. An inspiring conversation on balance, resilience, and thriving in the legal profession.

Join the Garden State Bar Association (GSBA) and the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey (ABWL-NJ) for our annual League of Municipalities Mixer on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel.
This year’s theme, “50 Years of Advocacy and Action,” celebrates a half-century of leadership and impact by New Jersey’s Black legal community. Connect with attorneys, judges, public officials, and community leaders from across the state during this dynamic networking reception held alongside the League of Municipalities Conference.

The Garden State Bar Association will be honored, alongside the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey, at the United Black Agenda’s By Law & Legacy: Honoring New Jersey’s Black Legal Champions. The event will celebrate the contributions of Black legal trailblazers and recognized GSBA’s enduring commitment to advancing inclusion, equity, and justice in the legal profession.

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This special conversation with attorney, author, and civil rights leader Junius Williams will explore the legacy of advocacy, the founding of GSBA, and the ongoing pursuit of justice 50 years later.

Come be part of this powerful reflection on leadership, legacy, and the continued arc toward justice.

The Garden State Bar Association participated in the MSP Fall Forum, hosted by Rutgers Law School’s Minority Student Program. GSBA Southern Regional Director Temperance Williamson represented the Association, joining legal leaders from across New Jersey and Pennsylvania for an evening of mentorship and connection with MSP Scholars. Special thanks to Assistant Dean Rhasheda Douglas, a GSBA member, for organizing this impactful event that continues to advance diversity, inclusion, and leadership within the legal profession.

Join the Garden State Bar Association (GSBA) for its 6th Annual Labor & Employment Symposium, a premier gathering for attorneys, HR professionals, and public‐sector counsel focusing on the most pressing workplace issues today. Connect with industry leaders, deepen your expertise in evolving employment law trends, and build valuable relationships across the New Jersey legal and business communities.

The Garden State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division invites law students to join our 50-year legacy of leadership, mentorship, and justice. Learn about scholarships, networking opportunities, and how GSBA can empower your legal journey.

Join the GSBA's Health and Wellness Committee for its spring hike.

Come meet with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill at our Gubernatorial Meet & Greet to chat about state issues and have a good time!

Join us as we honor Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, and Congressman Herb Conaway. GSBA is proud to co-sponsor this signature CBC event.

We hope to see you there as we continue to amplify our presence, build community, and represent New Jersey’s Black legal professionals on the national stage!

Presented by the Cornell Black Lawyers Alumni Network and featuring co-sponsorship by the GSBA and other Black law alumni organizations from across the country, this networking reception will bring together Black lawyers from every corner of the profession.

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