What they reported doing
- #1 primary $654KActivities to provide members with broad areas of information to enhance their abilities, improve prosecuting efficiences, and add to prosecuting capabilities in the State of New York.
What they call their work
What they do
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy on criminal justice legislation and policyOperates a Legislative Committee and subcommittees to analyze pending legislation, advise state lawmakers on the impact of proposed laws, and advocate for policies affecting the criminal justice system in New York State.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Annual convening of prosecutors for professional dialogueHosts an annual Summer Conference that brings together nearly 150 prosecutors for multi-day discussions on public safety, criminal justice reform, and professional development.
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Law Enforcement Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development and training for prosecutorsProvides training, consultation services, and professional development resources to district attorneys and their staffs across New York State to enhance prosecution capabilities, efficiency, and ethical standards. This includes operating the Training Committee and supporting the New York Prosecutors Training Institute.
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Legal Profession Standards Advocacy 1 activity
- Publication and dissemination of legal and ethical guidanceProduces and publishes resources such as the revised 2025 edition of "The Right Thing" ethics handbook and supports the Committee for the Fair and Ethical Administration of Justice to promote ethical prosecution practices.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Coordination of inter-jurisdictional cooperationFacilitates mutual assistance and collaboration among district attorneys across jurisdictions in New York State through dedicated subcommittees.
- Facilitation of information exchange among prosecutorsSupports the exchange of information, best practices, and views among district attorneys regarding the operation of their offices and aspects of the New York State criminal justice system through committees, subcommittees, and conferences.
- Leadership and governance through specialized committeesOperates multiple standing committees and subcommittees—including Finance, Governmental Affairs, Best Practices, and Artificial Intelligence—to guide policy, ethics, and innovation in prosecution practices across New York State.
- Support for appellate prosecution workOperates an Appellate Committee to assist district attorneys in New York State with appellate-level legal matters, promoting consistency and effectiveness in appeals.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Morgan Bitton | Executive Director | 40 | $269K |
| Robert Conflitti | Program Attorney | 40 | $114K |
- Andrew J Wylie Clinton County Distr — Brd Mbr
- Brian D Seaman Niagara County Distr — Brd Mbr
- Bridget G Brennan Special Narcotics — Brd Mbr
- Darcel D Clark Bronx County Distric — Brd Mbr
- David M Hoovler Orange County Distr — Brd Mbr
- Emmanuel C Nneji Ulster County Dist — Brd Mbr
- Eric Gonzalez Kings County District — Brd Mbr
- J Anthony Jordan Washington County — Brd Mbr
- Jason M Carusone Warren County Dist — Brd Mbr
- Jeffrey S Carpenter Herkimer County — Brd Mbr
- Joseph G Fazzary Schuyler County Di — Brd Mbr
- Kristyna S Mills Jefferson County D — Brd Mbr
- Lee C Kindlon Albany County Distric — Brd Mbr
- Marsha King Purdue Hamilton County — Brd Mbr
- Matthew Van Houten Tompkins County — Brd Mbr
- Melinda Katz Queens County District — Brd Mbr
- Michael Ferrarese Chenango County D — Brd Mbr
- Michael J Keane Erire County Distri — Btd Mbr
- Michael McMahon Richmond County Dis — Brd Mbr
Who they work with
- Kings County District Attorney’s Office Government — Prosecutorial office where the DA served as executive assistant district attorney under DA Eric Gonzalez.
- Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Partner — Hosts DAASNY administrative operations through ADA Daniel Bresnahan.
- New York Prosecutors Training Institute Partner — Collaborates with DAASNY to present annual Prosecutor of the Year Awards.
- New York Prosecutors Training Institute Partner — DAASNY is the parent corporation for NYPTI, which provides training and assistance to prosecutors.
- New York Prosecutors Training Institute Partner — Represented on the Committee on the Fair and Ethical Administration of Justice and its Mutual Assistance Subcommittee to support training and inter-jurisdictional coordination.
- Prosecutors Center for Excellence Partner — Collaborates with the Best Practices Subcommittee to promote effective prosecution methods.
- Richard A. Brown Building Government — Hosts DAASNY headquarters in Albany, New York.
- Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York Network — Participates in multiple DAASNY committees including CFEAJ, Mutual Assistance Subcommittee, and Artificial Intelligence Committee.
- U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York Government — Federal prosecutorial agency where the DA served as an assistant U.S. attorney, overseeing complex criminal investigations.
- district attorneys in the State of New York Network — Primary membership and beneficiary group of the association, engaged in information exchange and professional development.
How they approach the work
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- Professional Network for Ethical Prosecutionmethodology: collegial-cooperationBy fostering collegial cooperation and professional networking among district attorneys and legal leaders, the organization improves fairness, transparency, and accuracy in the criminal justice system because shared norms and direct communication strengthen ethical decision-making and operational consistency across jurisdictions.
- Specialized Committee Model for Best Practices and Ethicsmethodology: best_practices_committeesBy establishing standing subcommittees focused on ethics, emerging technologies, and specialized prosecution areas, the organization standardizes and improves prosecutorial conduct because structured expert groups generate actionable guidance, training, and best practices that adapt to evolving legal and technological challenges.
- Task Force Collaboration Against Organized Crimemethodology: task_force_approachBy using a task force approach that leverages inter-agency collaboration, the organization enhances the effectiveness of criminal investigations into violent and organized crime because coordinated multi-jurisdictional efforts overcome institutional silos and pool specialized resources and intelligence.