named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Civil Justice Advocacy Initiative
Advocates at the state level to protect and strengthen the civil justice system through policy engagement and public education
Continuing Legal Education Program
Offers free continuing legal education courses and seminars to member trial lawyers across New York State
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for the protection of the civil justice systemEngages in advocacy efforts to preserve and strengthen the civil justice system, including promoting fair trial rights and protecting access to courts.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides free continuing legal education to membersOffers free continuing legal education (CLE) programs and resources exclusively to its members, supporting professional development and legal expertise in trial law.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$993K
Contributions & grants$181K18%
Program service revenue$869K88%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$-71K
expenses
Total expenses$1.00M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$679K
Grants paid out$750
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$590K
Cash$536K
Investments$0
Liabilities$333K
Net assets$257K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE STERN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $200K |
board members · 24
- AJ SMITH — DIRECTOR AT-LARGE
- AMY INSLER — DEAN
- ANDREA BONINA — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- ANDREW SMILEY — PAST-PRESIDENT 2017-2018
- ANGELICQUE MORENO — PAST-PRESIDENT 2019-2020
- ANNA CZARPLES — 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- ANTHONY BOTTAR — PAST PRESIDENT 2010-2011
- ANTHONY GENTILE — 1ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- AUBREY HETZNECKER — 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- BRIAN PASCALE — DIRECTOR AT-LARGE
- BRUCE COZZENS — 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- CAREY BEYER — DIRECTOR AT-LARGE
- CARLA BROGOCH — 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- CAROLYN CACCESE — PAST-PRESIDENT 2021-2022
- CELESTE REDMOND-SMITH — DIRECTOR AT-LARGE
- CHAREN KIM — 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- CHARLES FALGIATANO — DIRECTOR AT-LARGE
- CHRIS HOLBROOK — VICE PRESIDENT, 2ND DEPT.
- CHRISTINA GULLO — 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- CHRISTINA SONSIRE — VICE PRESIDENT, 3RD DEPT.
- CLIFFORD ROBERT — 1ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- COURTNEY HASKIN — 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
- DANIEL SANTOLA — DEAN
- DANIEL SOLINSKY — 12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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.
- Professional Development through Education 6 orgsmethodology: professional-development-through-educationBy providing free continuing legal education, the organization enhances member competence and upholds professional standards in trial law, leading to improved legal representation and systemic integrity because ongoing education ensures lawyers remain current with evolving laws and practices.shared approach: Professional Development Through Education →
- Civil Justice Advocacymethodology: civil-justice-advocacyBy advocating for the protection of the civil justice system, the organization ensures access to justice and fair legal processes because preserving this system prevents erosion of legal rights and maintains public trust in the rule of law.