Join the Garden State Bar Association (GSBA) and The Black Massacre Project for The Arc of Justice: A Fireside Chat with GSBA Founder Junius Williams on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the SPH Venue in Piscataway, NJ.

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 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.

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 (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.

Join the Garden State Bar Association for the 51st Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala on June 27, 2026, at Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights, NJ. This signature evening of celebration, connection, and recognition supports scholarships for the next generation of diverse legal talent.