irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $215KCOMMUNICATIONS TO MEMBERS
- #2 $25KADVOCACY
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emerging Defenders Committee
Program supporting early-career criminal defense attorneys through networking and professional development events
Jack T. Litman Twelve Angry Men Scholarship
Covers tuition costs for NYSACDL members to attend the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute
Law @ Lunch Webinar Series
Monthly educational webinars offering continuing legal education (CLE) on topics such as client relationships and trial skills
Ostrer Memorial Scholarship Program
Provides two $2,500 stipends annually to law students interning in criminal defense
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Administering scholarship and educational support programs for law studentsOffers the Ostrer Memorial Scholarship Program, providing two $2,500 stipends for law student internships in criminal defense, and covers tuition costs for participation in the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for criminal justice reform and defense rightsConducts advocacy campaigns, issues public statements condemning excessive use of force and federal overreach, and promotes the right to counsel through annual Gideon Day celebrations. Also issues member alerts on regulatory changes affecting criminal defense practice and advocates for policy reforms, such as prison reform legislation.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Capacity building for criminal defense attorneys and law studentsHosts educational webinars such as Law @ Lunch and specialized training events on topics like defending child sex cases. Operates a Trial Skills Academy and supports the Emerging Defenders Committee to build professional skills among criminal defense practitioners.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Providing professional resources and communications to membersCompiles and maintains a directory of experts, interpreters, and investigators for member use and provides regular communications to support professional practice.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$262K
Contributions & grants$145K55%
Program service revenue$114K44%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$284K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$216K
Cash$215K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$216K
Liquid reserves9.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER VAN ORT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $100K |
board members · 24
- ALAN S LEWIS — FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
- ALLEGRA GLASHAUSSER — DIRECTOR
- ANDRE A VITALE — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA TRUPP — VICE PRESIDENT
- DONALD THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- DREW DUBRIN — DIRECTOR
- ELI NORTHRUP — DIRECTOR
- GRAINNE O'NEILL — SECRETARY
- GREG D LUBOW — DIRECTOR
- HILARY ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- ILONA COLEMAN — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE E CISTARO — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA A HORANI — PRESIDENT
- JESSICA KULPIT — DIRECTOR
- JILL PAPERNO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN INGRASSIA — VICE PRESIDENT
- KENDEA JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN M STADELMAIER — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- LEANNE LAPP — DIRECTOR
- LINDSEY LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL P MCDERMOTT — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL T BAKER — DIRECTOR
- NATHANIAL Z MARMUR — DIRECTOR
- NOREEN MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP Partner — Sponsored the NYSACDL Emerging Defenders Committee's first event.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Network — State affiliate of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Partner — NYSACDL is an affiliate of NACDL.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Partner — NYSACDL is an affiliate of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
- National Criminal Defense College Partner — Provides the Trial Practice Institute for which scholarships are awarded.
- Seymour James, Jr. Partner — Identified as a partner in a post highlighting his recent appointment.
strategies · 4
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.
- Education and Capacity Building for Systemic Changemethodology: education-and-capacity-buildingBy improving the knowledge and skills of lawyers, students, and the public around criminal defense and constitutional rights, the organization advances justice because a better-informed legal community produces more effective advocacy and broader structural accountability.
- Member-Driven Advocacy and Governancemethodology: member-driven_governanceBy rotating leadership and decision-making among members, the organization sustains engagement and democratic participation because inclusive governance strengthens ownership, trust, and alignment with frontline defense priorities.
- Network Affiliation for Amplified Advocacymethodology: affiliated_network_modelBy operating as a state affiliate of a national criminal defense network, the organization enhances advocacy and resource development because shared infrastructure and coordinated goals increase influence and capacity beyond what is possible at the state level alone.
- Vigorous Defense as Bulwark Against Injusticemethodology: vigorous-defense-as-bulwarkBy ensuring vigorous defense representation, the organization reduces errors and systemic injustice in the criminal justice system because robust legal advocacy serves as a critical check on prosecutorial power and procedural flaws.