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COUNTY ATTORNEYS' ASSOCIATION OF STATE OF NEW YORK

BELMONT, NY · EIN 141791543 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE V26 · Social Science · Micro (<$100K) · caasny.org
revenue
$83K
expenses
$93K
net assets
$28K
employees
mission · from form 990

SERVE THE PUBLIC OF NYS

profile · synthesized from sources

The County Attorneys' Association of the State of New York (CAASNY) is a professional association serving county attorneys across New York State. It facilitates collaboration, information sharing, and advocacy among its members, who are legal officers responsible for representing county governments. The organization supports public governance by connecting legal professionals engaged in municipal law and public administration.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Local Laws Repository
Offers access to local county laws from member counties, supporting legal research and inter-jurisdictional consistency
Member Directory
Provides a comprehensive directory of county attorneys and associate members, facilitating professional connections and resource sharing across jurisdictions
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Advocacy on legislation and regulations affecting county governments
      Analyzes state and federal legislation and regulations and submits legal opinions to state and federal officials on behalf of county attorneys. Operates a Legislative Committee to engage with legal and policy matters impacting county attorneys across New York State.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Annual meetings for member engagement and education
      Hosts annual meetings each year—such as those scheduled for May 2021 through May 2026—to support member engagement, professional development, and information sharing among county attorneys.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Continuing legal education (CLE) programs for members
      Provides continuing legal education opportunities on substantive and timely legal topics for county attorneys, including specialized training such as juvenile delinquency sessions delivered virtually.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Organizational governance and leadership support
      Operates internal committees including a Nominating Committee and a By-Laws Committee to manage leadership selection and governance policies, and a Website Sub-Committee to oversee communication and information dissemination.
  • Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
    • Professional development and networking for county attorneys
      Facilitates a professional network for county attorneys to exchange insights on county-specific legal issues, strengthens professional relationships, and improves legal skills through regular meetings and collaboration opportunities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Representation of county attorneys across New York State
      Represents the professional interests of county attorneys from all 62 counties of New York State and the New York City Corporation Counsel, serving as a unified voice for county legal officers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$5821%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$93K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$28K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DENISE HOLLIS — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER GILROY RUIZ — DIRECTOR
  • MEGHAN MANION — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Albany Law School Government — Works with the Government Law Center at Albany Law School for administrative support, including directory updates submitted to Lisa Rivage at lriva@albanylaw.edu.
  • Albany Law School Partner — Collaborates with Albany Law School for administrative support, including access to confidential member resources.
  • Albany Law School Partner — Hosts the email address and phone contact for the website administrator of CAASNY
  • Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Chautauqua County Attorney Partner — Participates in the By-Laws Committee through Stephen M. Abdella
  • Colucci & Gallaher, P.C. Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Cortland County Attorney Partner — Participates in the By-Laws and Website Sub-Committee through Karen L. Howe
  • Erie County Attorney Partner — Participates in the Legislative Committee through Michael A. Siragusa
  • Goldberg Segalla Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Government Law Center Partner — Collaborates with the Government Law Center to maintain the CAASNY Directory by submitting office updates and edits.
  • Hancock Estabrook, LLP Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Harris Beach PLLC Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Lippes Mathias LLP Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • New York City Corporation Counsel Network — Collaborates with and represents the interests of New York City Corporation Counsel alongside county attorneys.
  • New York City Legal Counsel Division Partner — Participates in the Nominating Committee through Stephen Louis
  • Ontario County Partner — Participates in the By-Laws Committee through Arthur L. James
  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Otsego County Attorney Partner — Participates in the Nominating Committee through Ellen Leary Coccoma
  • Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • Saratoga County Attorney Partner — Participates in the Legislative Committee through Stephen M. Dorsey
  • Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP Partner — Associate Member of CAASNY
  • St Lawrence County Attorney Partner — Participates in multiple committees including Nominating, Legislative, and Website Sub-Committee through Stephen D. Button
  • Suffolk County Attorney Partner — Participates in the Legislative Committee through Dennis M. Brown
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Legislative Analysis and Legal Advocacy
    methodology: legislative-analysis-and-advocacy
    By analyzing state and federal legislation and formally communicating legal positions to policymakers, the association influences law and policy outcomes because evidence-based legal analysis presented through coordinated advocacy builds credibility and shapes legislative reforms.
  • Professional Networking and Collaborative Advocacy
    methodology: professional-networking-and-information-sharing
    By fostering professional networks and collaborative relationships among county attorneys and NYC Corporation Counsel, the association improves legal practices and governance across New York State because shared expertise and coordinated advocacy strengthen collective capacity to address systemic legal challenges.