What they reported doing
- #1 primary $459CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION ("CLE") PROGRAMS: IN 2024, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED SIX CLE COURSES IN THE AREAS OF SPACE LAW, DIVERSITY, CYBER SECURITY, CIVIL PROCEDURE, COMMERCIAL LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES, AND APPELLATE PRACTICE. THE ASSOCIATION ISSUED CLE CERTIFICATES TO 125 ATTORNEYS WHO ATTENDED THE CLE COURSES.
What they call their work
What they do
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to law students of Italian heritageAwards up to three $5,000 scholarships annually to law students of Italian heritage enrolled in accredited law schools in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties, with funds distributed via check at the organization’s annual holiday party.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosting annual recognition events for judges and distinguished individuals of Italian American descentHosts the annual Charles A. Rapallo and Justice Antonin Scalia Award Luncheon to honor distinguished Italian American legal professionals and the annual “Judges’ Night” event in the fall to celebrate judges of Italian-American descent in New York.
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Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 1 activity
- Organizing annual member events and cultural celebrationsOrganizes an annual Christmas Party for members at an upscale restaurant in New York City, participates in local Italian festivals during September, and participates in the New York County Supreme Court’s Diversity Fair by providing Italian food and informational literature.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Providing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs for attorneysOffers annual in-person and online CLE courses on topics such as ethics, appellate practice, labor law, government investigations, and CPLR updates. In 2024, provided six CLE courses and issued certificates to 125 attorneys.
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Who runs it
- ANTHONY MASTROIANNI — Director
- DANA CATANZARO — Director
- ELIZABETH MALANG — Director
- HON SUZANNE J ADAMS — Director
- JAMES G CLYNES — Director
- MARIA A GUCCIONE — Director
- MATTHEW V GRIECO — Director
- MICHAEL GRIFFIN — Director
- RALPH PREITE — Chairman
- VICTORIA LOMBARDI — Director
Who they work with
- Columbus Citizens Foundation Partner — Hosted the Association’s annual “Judges’ Night” event in New York City.
- Feast of San Gennaro Partner — Participates in or supports the Feast of San Gennaro celebrations in New York.
- New York County Supreme Court Partner — Collaborated on the annual Diversity Fair in Manhattan, where the Association provided cultural food and informational materials.
How they approach the work
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- Heritage-Based Inclusion and Advocacymethodology: inclusive-heritage-advocacyBy promoting Italian heritage and culture while welcoming legal professionals of all backgrounds who support that mission, the organization fosters inclusive community engagement and cultural preservation, because shared cultural values serve as a unifying platform for professional advocacy and identity.
- Professional Development through Mentorship and Educationmethodology: mentorship-networkBy providing continuing legal education and structured mentorship between veteran and young lawyers, the organization enhances professional integration and competence, because shared knowledge and guidance improve attorney preparedness and strengthen the legal community.