named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Law Library Services
Maintains a non-profit law library providing access to legal resources for members of the bar and the public
Postgraduate Legal Education
Offers non-degree educational programs for attorneys seeking continuing legal education and professional development
Public Lectures and Training
Provides public lectures and training sessions to enhance understanding of the legal process among non-attorneys
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Post-graduate legal education for professionalsProvides non-degree, post-graduate educational opportunities for legal professionals through structured learning programs.
- Provide continuing legal education (CLE) programsOffers over 175 live and on-demand CLE programs annually, including free unlimited live CLE, Bridge-the-Gap training, and 12 free on-demand or rental CLE credits as part of membership, accredited by the New York State bar.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Conduct legal outreach and public educationDelivers legal education programs to schools and community organizations, including mock trial competitions for high school students and public seminars on legal topics.
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 1 activity
- Deliver alternative dispute resolution (ADR) servicesProvides arbitration and mediation services to resolve legal disputes outside of court, with access available to both the public and legal professionals.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Facilitate law practice committees and professional engagementHosts participation in over 50 substantive law committees that address challenges in the legal profession and broader community, producing educational content and programming through member-led initiatives.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Non-profit law library operationMaintains and operates a non-profit law library to support access to legal resources for legal professionals and the public.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Offer confidential attorney assistance programProvides confidential professional counseling via HIPAA-compliant telehealth for attorneys dealing with substance abuse, gambling, and mental health issues affecting professional conduct.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Operate lawyer referral and specialized legal service panelsRuns a widely promoted lawyer referral service using a computerized system to match clients with attorneys by practice area and location; also operates specialized panels including a Deferred/Reduced Fee Matrimonial Panel and a Prisoner’s Rights Panel where attorneys handle civil suits on contingency.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce legal education media contentProduces a podcast and edits/publishes monthly articles written by members in the Nassau Lawyer newspaper, covering legal topics and author interviews.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public legal education and trainingProvides lectures and training in law for the public to enhance legal literacy and community understanding of legal issues.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$176K
Contributions & grants$11K7%
Program service revenue$56K32%
Investment income——
Other revenue$109K
expenses
Total expenses$204K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$163K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-251K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 22
- Abraham B Krieger — Director
- Andrew J Simons — Director
- Andrew M Thaler — Director
- Chandra Mary Ortiz — Director
- Charlene Jackson — Director
- Christine T Quigley — Director
- Daniel W Russo — Director
- Deborah S Barcham — Director
- Donna Marie Korth — Director
- Douglas M Lieberman — Director
- Elisa Rosenthal — Director
- Hon Andrew M Engel — Director
- Hon David I Levine — Director
- Hon Ira B Warshawsky — Director
- Hon Maxine S Broderick — Director
- HonSusan Katz Richman — Director
- Jaime D Ezratty — Director
- James R Klein — Director
- Jennifer L Koo — Director
- Joseph Anthony DeMarco — Director
- Joseph Anthony Gentile — Director
- Kenneth J Landau — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- NCBA Network — Member organization collaborating on programs including arbitration, mediation, and lawyer referral services.
- NCBA Partner — Operates the Lawyer Assistance Program in collaboration with the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA).
- NCBA Publications Committee Partner — Responsible for reviewing and editing articles submitted by members for publication in Nassau Lawyer.
- Nassau County Bar Association Network — Administers the Lawyer Referral Information Service as part of its programs.
- Nassau County Bar Association Network — Part of the Nassau County Bar Association, operating as its accredited continuing legal education provider.
- Nassau County Bar Association Network — The Nassau Academy of Law operates as part of the Nassau County Bar Association, offering CLE programs and member benefits under its umbrella.
- Nassau County Bar Association Partner — Collaborates on the administration of judicial questionnaires for candidate screening
- Nassau County Bar Association Partner — Collaborates to offer CLE On Demand programs to its members.
- Nassau County Bar Association Partner — Hosts and operates Domus, the shared building facility in Mineola used by the legal community.
- Nassau County Bar Association Partner — Operates the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program through its panels of mediators and arbitrators.
- Nassau County Bar Association Partner — Produces the Inside Nassau Lawyer podcast in collaboration with the Nassau County Bar Association.
- Nassau County Surrogate Partner — Engages in regular exchange of ideas with the Surrogate's Court Estates and Trusts committee on matters of mutual interest.
- Nassau County’s Commercial Part Partner — Collaborates with the Commercial Litigation committee on issues affecting commercial law and litigation.
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.
- Accessible Justice Through Cost and Referral Innovationmethodology: innovative_access_to_justiceBy capping initial consultation fees and using needs-based referral matching, the Academy expands access to legal services for low-income individuals, because reducing financial and logistical barriers increases utilization and appropriate connection to counsel.
- Continuing Legal Education as Professional Maintenancemethodology: continuing-legal-educationBy delivering live, on-demand, and interactive CLE programs, the Academy maintains attorney competence and ensures compliance with state requirements, because structured, accessible, and verifiable education increases adherence and professional readiness.
- Member-Driven Peer Learning Modelmethodology: member-driven_content_curationBy curating legal content through member submissions and peer collaboration, the Academy enhances relevance and engagement, because professional development is more effective when shaped by practitioner needs and shared expertise.