AFBNJ Past Events
AFBNJ Adopts American Bar Association’s Statement Supporting Judicial Independence
The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey Adopts American Bar Association’s Statement Supporting Judicial Independence
Caldwell, NJ – February 19, 2020 – The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey (AFBNJ) adopts the American Bar Association’s statement supporting Judicial Independence.
On February 12, 2020, on behalf of the American Bar Association, its President, Judy Perry Martinez, released the following statement:
“The American Bar Association steadfastly supports judicial independence and the sound exercise of prosecutorial discretion. Public officials who personally attack judges or prosecutors can create a perception that the system is serving a political or other purpose rather than the fair administration of justice.
It is incumbent upon public officials and members of the legal profession, whose sworn duty it is to uphold the law, to do everything in their power to preserve the integrity of the justice system.”
The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey endorses this statement.
ReEntry/POP Courts Fundraiser: March 4, 2020
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 – AFBNJ Hosted Fundraiser for ReEntry/ POP Courts
Villanova vs. Seton Hall
The Prudential Center
The AFBNJ is proud to partner with our New Jersey United States District Court in all 3 vicinages to serve participants in the Federal ReEntry and POP programs. These programs involve intense life coaching, social and family skill development, and job mentoring.These efforts help participants to compete for a job, attain stable housing, support their children and families, and contribute to their communities.
Proceeds from the event will assist federal reentry and POP participants with their immediate financial needs while they work towards graduating from their programs.
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors:
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors:
Breakfast with Judges of the Third Circuit
Hon. Paul Matey, Hon. Patty Shwartz and Hon. Michael Chagares with AFBNJ Trustee Charlie Lizza
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Breakfast with Judges of the Third Circuit
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
8:30 am – 10:00 am
The AFBNJ hosted an insider’s discussion about the Third Circuit, topics discussed included the logistics of filing your appeal, how your case is decided, how to prepare a proper brief, and how to present an effective oral argument.
Camden Brown Bag Luncheon- January 23, 2020
Thursday, January 23, 2020 – Camden Brown Bag Luncheon
The Trial Penalty: The Sixth Amendment Right to Trial on the Verge of Extinction and How to Save It
Panelists:
The Honorable Noel L. Hillman, U.S. District Judge, District of New Jersey
Barry J. Pollack, Esq., Partner, Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck, Untereiner & Sauber, LLP
Matthew Skahill, Esq., Deputy U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey
Daniella Gordon, Esq., Partner, Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP (Moderator)
Topics included:
- The impact of the decline in jury trials upon the criminal justice system
- The disparity in sentences imposed after trial versus sentences imposed after entry of a guilty plea
- Factors that contribute to the decline in the federal criminal trial rate
- Sentencing enhancements, mandatory minimums, departure provisions
- Proposed recommendations for reform
Trenton Brown Bag Luncheon: November 7, 2019
Trenton Brown Bag Luncheon: Thursday, November 7, 2019
Federal Civil Jury Trial Practice: Topics included pretrial conference, final pretrial order, jury selection in the age of social media, preserving issues for appeal and overlapping criminal issues in civil trials.
Panelists:
Hon. Michael A. Shipp, U.S District Judge, District of New Jersey
Hon. Tonianne J. Bongiovanni, U.S. Magistrate Judge, District of New Jersey
Hon. Zahid N. Quraishi, U.S. Magistrate Judge, District of New Jersey
J. Andrew Ruymann, Chief, Civil Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office (DNJ)
Marc Haefner, Partner, Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP
Moderator: Corinne McCann Trainor, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP