The association's podcast, NJSBA Sidebar, showcases a conversation with someone who has unique insights on the news, events and issues impacting our industry and beyond. Every two weeks, Sidebar will feature a NJSBA member talking about everything from how to employ wellness in the practice of law, to ways to improve productivity, to how the association's Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee conducts its work.
To listen, click here and download the latest episode from iTunes. If you have suggestions, ideas or comments about Sidebar, write to [email protected] NJSBA SideBar Podcasts The Practice Management Edition Released March 6, 2020 Learn more about PracticeHQ, the NJSBA’s new practice management tool for members. The Legislative Edition Released Feb. 19, 2020 Brian Quigley knows, the general counsel and deputy executive director of the New Jersey Assembly Majority Office, shares insights on the law-making process in Trenton. The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program Edition Released Jan. 16, 2020 The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program is a free, confidential service that provides attorneys, judges, law school students, and law school graduates with resources for handling mental health or substance abuse issues that could impact their professional and personal well-being. On this edition of Sidebar, Denise Golonka, NJLAP’s clinical manager, discusses the importance of mental health, how NJLAP can help the legal community practice self-care and makes the case for why well-being is a part of a lawyer’s ethical duty of competence because it affects their ability to make positive, responsible decisions for themselves, their families, and their clients. The Possibility Edition Released Sept. 9, 2019 Hear from Shawn M. LaTourette. He is chief of staff at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. He is the 2019-2020 Chair of the LGBT Rights Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. And he is the father to 8 ½-year-old twins. The Prosecutor Valdes Edition Released Aug. 2, 2019 In the latest episode, the NJSBA sits down with Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes for a wide-ranging discussion. The Acting Administrative Director of the Courts Edition Released June 24, 2019 Hear from Judge Glenn A. Grant, the acting administrative director of the courts, about how the Judiciary operates and some of the key issues facing the legal system. The Presidential Edition Released June 4, 2019 Check out this interview with 2019 - 2020 NJSBA President Evelyn Padin. Have you met NJSBA President Evelyn Padin? She is a dynamo and some have called her a Renaissance woman. She's a lawyer, a restaurant owner, a commercial development and the first Latina to head the association in its 120-year history. The Mentoring Edition Released March 5, 2019 The latest episode features a chat between Roy Gordon and his mentor, Eric Fikry. Listen in to find out more about the program; what a mentor and a mentee should each contribute to the relationship to make it a success; and what the program can do for you. The Five Years of Female Presidents Edition Released Feb. 7, 2019 The latest episode features a conversation with Jennifer Stonerod, president of the Burlington County Bar Association, about women in leadership positions. The Pro Bono Edition Released Jan. 18, 2019 Jason Scott Camilo talks about why and how he makes pro bono work part of his practice. The Online Reputation Edition Released Dec. 21, 2018 The latest edition is all about developing a personal and professional brand online. The Open Enrollment Edition Released Nov. 30, 2018 With the latest figures from the Judiciary once again proving that the vast majority of New Jersey lawyers work on their own or in small practices, this is an episode all solo and small-firm lawyers need to hear. It's crunch time for open enrollment for healthcare insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Find out what you need to know. The Procedural Justice Edition Released Nov. 20, 2018 This episode of Sidebar, a podcast from the New Jersey State Bar Association, features a conversation with Victoria Pratt, former chief judge of the Newark Municipal Court. Pratt attracted international attention after her work in in New Jersey’s first community courtroom – Newark Community Solutions – was the subject of an article in The Guardian. She later recorded a TED Talk entitled “How Judges Can Show Respect,” which has been viewed on the TED site over 1 million times. In this interview, Pratt talks about practicing procedural justice, an approach that aims to increase public trust in the system. The Professionalism Edition Released Oct. 24, 2018 David Sciarra talks about professionalism and what it means as an advocate fighting in court to secure a thorough and efficient education for low-income and minority children. The Pronoun Edition Released Oct. 5, 2018 This episode features a conversation with LGBT Rights Section Chair Celeste Fiore, who talks about cutting-edge issues in the fight for equality, the power of language, especially as it relates to attorneys, clients, and citizens, who identify as non-binary. The Pot Edition Released Aug. 22, 2018 The latest edition of NJSBA Sidebar talks with the chairs of the association's new Cannabis Law Committee about what is one of the hottest legal issues in New Jersey. The Justice Coleman Episode Released Aug. 9, 2018 Hear from Justice Coleman about his path to the High Court and the oral history project. The Malpractice Insurance Edition Released July 19, 2018 Mike Mooney, of USI, explains why New Jersey is such a tricky place to get malpractice insurance and what lawyers need to look out for when they search for a policy. The Presidential Edition Released July 3, 2018 Learn more about NJSBA President John E. Keefe Jr., his path to the top and what he hopes to accomplish this year. The Harry Potter Episode Released June 15, 2018 This episode covered the magic of lawyering. The Wine Edition Released May 30, 2018 The latest episode of NJSBA Sidebar tackles all-things wine with Trustee Janice Heinold. The Mindfulness Edition Released May 3, 2018 A talk with Cheyne Scott about how mindfulness can help you at work and in your personal life, with tips and resources. The Work/Life Management Edition Released April 23, 2018 Kelly Harris, a vice president of cybersecurity and privacy, and mom of three talks about why there's no such thing as work-life balance, imposter syndrome, how to talk about work with girls. Let’s Talk Judicial Review Released April 6, 2018 NJSBA Sidebar podcast talks with Anthony Carlino, who is chair of the association's Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee. The committee is the only non-partisan step in the the nomination process for candidates for the bench and prosecutor positions. Tune in to learn more about the history of JPAC and how it works. The Productivity Edition Released March 28, 2018 ThIs episode of the association's podcast features an interview with Bill Jawitz, of SuccessTrackESQ. Jawitz talks about the intersection of productivity and ethics; how to develop a productivity mindset; and offers a big tip for being your most productive self. A discussion on March of the Living with John Farmer Jr. Released March 9, 2018 A discussion on March of the Living with John Farmer Jr. by NJSBA Sidebar NJSBA Sidebar focuses on solo and small-firm attorneys Released Feb. 15, 2018 Join us for the latest episode of the NJSBA Sidebar podcast. This week's show explores one woman's journey to starting her own firm and previews the Feb. 24 Solo and Small Firm Conference. Insights on #MeToo from the NJSBA Released Jan. 31, 2018 For this inaugural episode, NJSBA Trustee Christine A. Amalfe, of Gibbons PC, talks about the #metoo movement and the upcoming Women’s Leadership Forum on Feb. 12 that will feature Nina Totenberg from NPR.
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