Boardwalk Seminar®

Boardwalk Seminar® 2026 will feature 30 programs presented  for trial attorneys and includes outstanding local and regional speakers along with top national speakers.

A cornerstone of NJAJ’s mission is to advance the education and skills of the membership. 

Last year's program will featured three days of thought leadership on topics related to improving the practice of plaintiff trial attorneys. Our faculty includes top litigators from across the country. 

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

•  ACT of Communication®*
•  Electronic Investigation & EDD
•  Masters of Advocacy
•  Medicine for Lawyers
•  New Lawyers Program*
•  The Trial Lab*
•  Trucking 2026*

* Restricted to Regular Members Only

Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

•  ACT of Communication®
•  Artificial Intelligence
•  Attorney Wellness
•  Business Torts
•  Civil Rights
•  Criminal Law
•  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
•  Employment Law
•  Ethics
•  LifeNow Studios*
•  Mass Tort and Class Action
•  Matrimonial Law
•  Nursing Home Litigation: Preparation and Trial
•  Personal Injury: Reaching the True Measure of Damages
•  PIP for Attorneys
•  Women Litigators' Luncheon

* Restricted to Regular Members Only

Friday, May 1, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

•  Criminal Law
•  Employment Law
•  Ethics
•  Federal Practice Program
•  Litigation at Sunrise
•  Matrimonial Law
•  Medical Malpractice Hot Topics
•  Motor Vehicle Program
•  Pennsylvania Practice Program
•  Personal Injury: Reaching the True Measure of Damages
•  Sole Practitioner and Small Firm
•  Workers' Compensation

The seminar will provide you and your law firm with the tools you need to take your practice to the next level. You will have access to a wide range of speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise with you. You will get access to great speaker materials that you can use immediately in your cases.  

Previous seminar material has included a wealth of information you can use while developing your case. Some examples include:  

• Sample deposition questions; 

• Closing argument themes; 

• Effective case strategies; 

• Litigation plan templates; 

• Tips for arguing motions; and 

• Tips for improving your cross examinations. 

Attendees are encouraged to network with their fellow trial lawyers during breaks, lunchtime or at our social events. Join us for the Wine and Cheese Reception on Thursday night to network and see old friends and meet new ones!

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