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NDNY FEDERAL COURT BAR ASSOCIATION INC
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 200034830 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE I03 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · ndnyfcba.org
revenue
$188K
expenses
$190K
net assets
$74K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR ALL ATTORNEYS PRACTICING IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK BY PROVIDING CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, PROVIDING A LIAISON BETWEEN THE FEDERAL BENCH AND THE LOCAL BAR, MONITORING AND PROPOSING CHANGES TO THE LOCAL AND FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, AND PERFORMING SUCH OTHER ACTS AS TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE STANDARDS OF FEDERAL PRACTICE IN THE DISTRICT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for attorneys practicing in the Northern District of New York, focused on maintaining high ethical and professional standards. Provides continuing legal education, facilitates communication between the federal bench and bar, and supports pro se litigants through direct assistance programs. Organizes events, committees, and training initiatives to enhance federal court practice across the district.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program
Offers accredited CLE programs on topics including legal technology, criminal defense, §1983 litigation, and federal court procedures for current FCBA members.
Lunch with the Federal Judiciary
Informal luncheon series connecting attorneys with federal judges across the Northern District of New York to foster dialogue and professional relationships.
Pro Bono Training
Training program designed to support and recognize attorneys engaged in pro bono legal services within the district.
Pro Se Assistance Program
Provides free assistance to individuals representing themselves in civil lawsuits in the Northern District of New York by helping with preparation and drafting of court documents, procedural guidance, and referrals; excludes incarcerated individuals and criminal matters.
Trial Advocacy Training Program
Highly selective, hands-on training initiative for developing federal trial attorneys; twelve participants selected annually at the request of the Board of Judges.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
    • Offers trial advocacy training for emerging attorneys
      Runs a selective Trial Advocacy Training Program that trains early-career federal trial attorneys, with only twelve participants accepted annually, to enhance litigation skills and courtroom effectiveness.
    • Provides continuing legal education (CLE) programs for attorneys
      Develops, hosts, and accredits CLE programs on topics including electronic filing, courtroom technology, sentencing procedures, and §1983 litigation, offering both in-person and online self-study options for attorneys in the Northern District of New York.
  • Legal Professional Development & Networking 2 activities
    • Organizes professional networking and educational events
      Hosts luncheon series, trial re-enactments, panel discussions, and special programs that connect attorneys with judges and promote dialogue on legal history and constitutional issues.
    • Sponsors admission ceremonies for new attorneys
      Sponsors admission ceremonies across the thirty-two counties in the Northern District of New York to formally welcome newly admitted attorneys into federal practice.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to law students
      Funds and awards the Judge Mordue Scholarship to support law students, such as recipients at Syracuse University School of Law, as part of its commitment to legal education and professional development.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Manages job board for legal employment opportunities
      Operates a members-only job posting system where attorneys can submit, review, and publish legal job openings, with approved postings remaining active for at least thirty days.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Provides membership and access to legal resources
      Offers annual membership to attorneys for $125 per year (waived for first-year attorneys and recent graduates), granting access to members-only resources, CLE programs, and professional benefits via the NDNY-FCBA website.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Supports pro se litigants through legal assistance programs
      Operates the Pro Se Assistance Program, providing direct email access to a Pro Se Coordinator and offering guidance on federal court procedures, drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, legal research, and referrals for self-represented litigants in civil cases.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facilitates communication between federal judiciary and legal practitioners
      Provides a forum for promoting exchange of ideas between the practicing bar and the federal court, and serves as a liaison between the Federal Bench and Bar in the Northern District of New York to strengthen professional relationships and dialogue.
    • Monitors and proposes changes to civil procedure rules
      Monitors, reviews, and proposes amendments to the Local and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in the Northern District of New York to improve judicial efficiency and legal practice standards.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$141K75%
Investment income$3980%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$190K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$71K
Grants paid out$13K
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$74K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +22.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ANGELO CATALANO — TRUSTEE
  • BRIENNA L BRAMAN — TRUSTEE
  • DWIGHT C AUSTIN — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN D COOK — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL BARNETT — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York Government — Requests the Federal Court Bar Association to administer the Trial Advocacy Training Program.
  • Dannible & McKee Partner — Provider of continued support to NDNY-FCBA
  • Federal Bench Partner — Liaison between the Federal Bench and Bar to promote communication and professional standards.
  • Federal Bench of the Northern District of New York Partner — Liaison function maintained between the federal bench and the local bar to support federal practice standards.
  • Federal Public Defender’s office Partner — Includes attorneys from the Federal Public Defender’s office as members and participants in association activities.
  • NYS Attorney General’s office Partner — Includes attorneys from the NYS Attorney General’s office as members and participants in association activities.
  • New York State Continuing Legal Education Board Government — Certifies the organization as an accredited provider of continuing legal education.
  • Office of the Federal Public Defender, Northern District of New York Partner — Co-presents a day-long CLE training program for criminal defense attorneys.
  • Office of the Federal Public Defender, Northern District of New York Partner — Cosponsors a day-long CLE program on federal criminal defense training.
  • Staff Leasing Partner — Provider of continued support to NDNY-FCBA
  • Syracuse University School of Law Partner — Hosted the Judge Mordue Scholarship Brunch and collaborates in awarding scholarships.
  • Tina Chericoni Versaci Partner — Executive Director responsible for responding to membership inquiries.
  • U.S. Attorney’s office Partner — Includes attorneys from the U.S. Attorney’s office as members and participants in association activities.
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York Government — Collaborates by providing procedural rules, forms, and resources referenced and used by the Pro Se Assistance Program.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Bench-Bar Collaboration to Elevate Federal Practice Standards
    methodology: bench_bar_collaboration
    By fostering structured communication and collaboration between federal judges and attorneys, the organization improves legal practice standards and professional conduct because shared understanding between the bench and bar strengthens adherence to ethical norms and procedural consistency.
  • Continuing Legal Education as a Mechanism for Professional Standards Improvement
    methodology: continuing_legal_education
    By delivering accessible and flexible continuing legal education (CLE), the organization strengthens professional competence and ethical practice because ongoing training reinforces procedural knowledge and promotes uniformity in federal court practice.
  • Structured Support for Pro Se Litigants to Improve Access to Justice
    methodology: pro_se_support_model
    By directing self-represented litigants to dedicated coordinators and providing procedural guidance, the organization increases the effectiveness of pro se participation in federal litigation because targeted assistance reduces procedural errors and improves navigation of complex court requirements.