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QUEENS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
JAMAICA, NY · EIN 111212513 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · qcba.org
revenue
$853K
expenses
$741K
net assets
$-51K
employees
9
mission · from form 990

THE QUEENS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOR ATTORNEYS IN QUEENS COUNTY. THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS AND RUNS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Queens County Bar Association is a membership organization for attorneys in Queens County, New York, established in 1876. It supports legal professionals through continuing education, networking events, and advocacy, while also providing a lawyer referral service to connect the public with qualified attorneys. The organization fosters community engagement, professional development, and collaboration between the bench and bar.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    REFERRAL FEES - THE QUEENS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE AND PROVIDES REFERRALS TO ATTORNEYS COMPETENT IN THE AREA OF LAW CONSISTENT WITH THE MATTER IN QUESTION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REQUESTING SUCH A REFERRAL. THE ATTORNEYS ON OUR PANELS (I.E. FAMILY LAW, PERSONAL INJURY, IMMIGRATION, ETC.) PAY A FEE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE PANEL LIST AND REFERRALS ARE MADE ON A STRICT ROTATION BASIS, REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OR ANY OTHER FACTORS EXCEPT FOR LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN THE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. (FOR EXAMPLE, IF A POTENTIAL LITIGANT ONLY SPEAKS CHINESE, HE/SHE WILL BE REFERRED TO AN ATTORNEY THAT SPEAKS CHINESE IF SUCH AN ATTORNEY PARTICIPATES IN THAT SPECIFIC PANEL.) ATTORNEYS MAY OPT TO BE INCLUDED ON MULTIPLE PANELS, PROVIDED THEY ARE COMPETENT IN EACH PRACTICE AREA.
  2. #2 $0
    MEMBER RELATED EVENTS - MEMBER RELATED EVENTS CONSIST OF JUDICIARY, PAST PRESIDENTS AND GOLDEN JUBILARIAN NIGHT, ANNUAL DINNER AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS, ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AND ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Service Initiatives
Organizes service projects involving members, law students, and families to support veterans and nursing home residents in Queens.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs
Offers over 150 annual CLE seminars and on-demand programs covering various areas of law, many free to members and accredited by the NYS CLE Board.
Lawyer Referral Service
Connects members of the public with qualified attorneys in various practice areas on a rotating basis; attorneys pay a fee to participate in the referral panel.
Meet the Judges Series
Facilitates informal interactions between attorneys and members of the judiciary to strengthen relationships within the legal community.
Women in the Law Committee - Motions and Motherhood
Hosts programs supporting legal professionals balancing career and family responsibilities, fostering discussion and community among women attorneys.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Legal Professional Development & Networking 2 activities
    • Operating Legal and Public Service Committees
      Maintains over 60 active committees focused on legal practice areas and public service initiatives. These committees support legal knowledge sharing, professional networking, mentoring, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
    • Supporting Work-Life Integration for Legal Professionals
      Runs the “Motions and Motherhood” program to support attorneys balancing career and family responsibilities, particularly those returning to practice after a break.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administering Membership Categories
      Offers multiple membership types including regular membership for private practitioners, membership for 18B Assigned Counsel, government attorneys, retired (emeritus) attorneys, and law students, to support broad inclusion within the legal profession.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Amending Organizational Bylaws
      Conducts formal amendments to organizational bylaws through membership votes, ensuring governance evolves with member needs and organizational priorities.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding Professional Honors
      Presents the Hon. Charles W. Froessel Award to attorneys who have made outstanding contributions to the legal profession or provided extraordinary service to the bar association over their careers.
  • Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering Mentorship to Emerging Legal Professionals
      Offers free mentoring services, including advice and guidance, to law students and newly admitted attorneys to support their professional development and integration into the legal community.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing Professional Communications
      Produces and distributes the Queens Bar Bulletin eight times per year and an annual Membership Directory containing committee listings and courthouse information to keep members informed about QCBA activities and resources.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting Member and Community Engagement Events
      Organizes annual events such as Judiciary Night, Installation of Officers, Golf Outing, Holiday Party, and free stated meetings. Also hosts the “Meet the Judges” series and community service initiatives for veterans and nursing home residents.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Operating Member Service and Technology Center
      Maintains a technology center offering computer stations, printers, internet access, and a reservable private conference room for member use.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Operating a Lawyer Referral Service
      Connects Queens County residents with reputable attorneys based on legal practice area and language needs. The service is available to the public and supports access to legal representation.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Providing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs
      Offers over 150 annual CLE seminars and educational programs on various legal topics, many free for members, with on-demand access available for CLE credit. Programs support professional competence and development for legal practitioners.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Providing Member Insurance and Financial Benefits
      Offers term life insurance at competitive group rates with coverage up to $1,000,000 for members, $500,000 for spouses, and $10,000 for dependents. Also provides access to a vision plan through VSP with copay benefits.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Offering Estate Planning and Resolution Services
      Provides will preparation services for wills, living wills, and powers of attorney, as well as estate resolution support including unlimited attorney consultations and court representation for settling estates.
    • Providing Member Discounts on Travel and Entertainment
      Negotiates exclusive pricing for members on entertainment and travel brands including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Cirque du Soleil, and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$853K
Contributions & grants$113K13%
Program service revenue$713K84%
Investment income$6920%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$741K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$394K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$233K
Cash$197K
Investments$1K
Liabilities$284K
Net assets$-51K
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JONATHAN RIEGEL CAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $162K
board members · 22
  • ADAM M ORLOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMERICA CAMILA POPIN — BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 5/25)
  • BEVERLY GEORGE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DESIREE CLAUDIO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ESTELLE J ROOND — BOARD MEMBER
  • ETAN HAKIMI — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANK BRUNO JR — BORAD MEMBER (THROUGH 5/25)
  • HAMID M SIDDIQUI — SECRETARY
  • ISIRIS I ISSAC — BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 2/25)
  • JAMINE I VALLE BUENO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANET L BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOEL SERRANO — TREASURER
  • JOSHUA R KATZ — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • KRISTEN DUBOWSKI BARBA — PRESIDENT (EFF. 6/25)
  • MARIA V DE LA CRUZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK L HANKIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL D ABNERI — BOARD MEMBER
  • RUBEN DAVIDOFF — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHARIFA M NASSER-CUELLAR — BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 12/24)
  • SYDNEY A SPINNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • TAMMI D PERE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ZENITH T TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Appellate Division Government — Verifies admission status of prospective members before enrollment in the Queens County Bar Association.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Partner — Provides term life insurance and discounts on vision and hearing for members and employees.
  • Attorneys on referral panels Partner — Attorneys pay a fee to be included on referral panels and receive client referrals through the association's rotation-based system.
  • Cirque du Soleil® Partner — Provides exclusive offers to QCBA members through the MemberDeals program.
  • Hon. Valerie Brathwaite-Nelson Government — Facilitated the arrangement for a QCBA delegation to participate in a swearing-in ceremony at the United States Supreme Court.
  • MemberDeals Partner — Partnership to provide members with exclusive discounts on entertainment and travel through MemberDeals.
  • Mentoring Committee Partner — Internal committee responsible for administering the mentoring program and providing guidance to participants.
  • New York State Bar Association Government — Honored the Queens County Bar Association with the Bar Leaders Innovation Award.
  • Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project Partner — Collaborates with the Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project, as evidenced by honoring its Executive Director Emeritus.
  • SeaWorld® Parks and Entertainment Partner — Provides exclusive offers to QCBA members through the MemberDeals program.
  • Universal Orlando Resort™ Partner — Provides exclusive offers to QCBA members through the MemberDeals program.
  • VSP Partner — Provides vision insurance plan with coverage for in-network and out-of-network providers, including discounted copays for exams and glasses.
  • Walt Disney World® Resort Partner — Provides exclusive offers to QCBA members through the MemberDeals program.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Access to Justice Through Equitable Referral Systems
    methodology: access_to_justice_referral_model
    By operating a low-cost, rotation-based attorney referral model with attention to language concordance, the organization increases public access to qualified legal representation, because structural fairness and cultural accessibility reduce barriers to justice for underserved clients.
  • Member-Driven Governance and Committee-Based Engagement
    methodology: member_driven_governance
    By involving members in governance through bylaw votes and structured committee participation, the organization strengthens professional belonging, knowledge exchange, and collective impact, because inclusive structures leverage diverse expertise and foster ownership in the legal community.
  • Volunteer-Driven Advocacy for Systemic Legal Reform
    methodology: volunteer_driven_advocacy
    By organizing volunteer members to advance legislative advocacy, judicial appointments, and inclusion initiatives, the organization amplifies its influence on policy and bench-bar collaboration, because collective professional action produces greater systemic change than individual efforts.